Health Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Honey

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Found in nuts (of which there are plenty in a lot of smoothies) as well as avocados, omega 3 fatty acid is an essential fatty acid that does a ton of good for us yet again.

For starters, omega 3 fatty acid has been shown to increase testosterone levels in men. It’s also known to help with joint problems and be protective against neurodegenerative disease.

Omega 3 is also great for combating inflammation. That’s because inflammation is caused (in part) by omega 6 fatty acid. Omega 6 fatty acid isn’t bad for you – in fact you need both in your diet. The problem is that most of us get tons of omega 3 and not nearly enough omega 6. That’s particularly true because omega 6 is a fat that is commonly used in ready meals as a way to keep them edible and fresh for long periods of time.

The issue is that omega 6 and omega 3 compete with one another. That is to say that when you have more omega 6 in your diet, you automatically have less omega 3 in your system and vice versa. This means most of us have way too much omega 6 and barely any omega 3, which causes inflammation. Inflammation, by the way, is likely to cause a range of problems including joint problems and possibly even depression. Masticating juicer is a great way to extract some omega 3

But the biggest benefit of omega 3 is that it can make you smarter. That’s because omega 3 is used by the brain to create cell walls. Omega 3 just so happens to be an ideal fit for brain cells too because it is highly permeable (using omega 3 improves what we call ‘cell membrane permeability’). All this means is that things can pass through the walls more easily – including signals from other brain cells. Thus your brain becomes better at quickly communicating over long distances and you become objectively smarter.

Honey

Honey is commonly used in smoothies as a way to sweeten them, as it is delicious and healthier than sugar.

But it’s also great for you in a range of other ways. For example, it is thought by many that honey might actually be effective in treating symptoms of many allergies – especially hay fever. Like many other things, there’s a good chance once again that allergies are affecting you even if you aren’t aware of them. Feel groggy and rough in the morning? There’s a fair chance that that is a result of breathing in allergens overnight!

Honey is also good for us because it contains fructose and sucrose. These are two different forms of sugar that release at different rates. That means you get an immediate ‘kick’ of energy that is going to make you feel instantly more awake and alert, as well as a follow up supply of energy that will give you more sustenance throughout the day. This is perfect for ‘morning smoothies’because it ensures you won’t be hungry before lunch.

Finally, honey is actually a perfect hangover cure. That’s because the fructose can combat acetaldehyde, which is the primary toxin that alcohol leaves in the blood leading to the symptoms of hangover!