A balanced nutrition plan with healthy fats.
A balanced nutrition plan with healthy fats.
It is necessary to extend life expectancy and prevent the development of diseases. In fact, everything is different since we should consume more and better quality monounsaturated fats.
Are the benefits real?
With an essential content of monounsaturated fatty acids (from olive oil) and a low amount of saturated fatty acids, this diet helps balance the ratio between omega 3, 6 and 9. In addition, thanks to fruits and vegetables, it provides an excellent complement of antioxidants (polyphenols) which help protect against diseases related to aging.
How long is this diet?
This is a long-term diet, as it is more of a lifestyle aimed at self-improvement, both mentally and physically. The brain records all our daily habits and, to change them and resume new ones, it takes time, strong willpower and a lot of motivation.
Do I need to be followed by a doctor to get help?
Eating well today is both a science and an art. It is therefore necessary to have experience in the matter and learn to put it into practice. For these reasons, it is strongly recommended to consider being followed by a doctor, who will be able to examine you, make a specific and personal assessment with a diagnosis of your state of health as well as your condition and the biological field in which you are located. Regular monitoring is essential because it is a personalized therapy that depends on your psychosomatic state, often changing according to lifestyle and different trends.
What are the basic good fats in this diet?
Omega 9 comes mainly from oleic acid.
Omega 3 comes from rapeseed, flax, sesame and walnuts.
Omega 3 comes from seafood.
Omega 3 comes from animals that eat wild seeds and plants.
Extra virgin olive oil
It is a treasure for cardiovascular health for two main reasons. First, its fatty acid composition is unique compared to other oils. Second, it contains specific polyphenols. The fatty acid composition can vary from region to region and depends on other factors such as the quality of the olives and the art of the master oil maker. Quality olive oil is produced from olives that have been selected for generations, based on the characteristics of their particular terroirs in the Mediterranean region.
It is very rich in monounsaturated fatty acids known for their advantage of not promoting the formation of clots unlike saturated and omega-6 acids, which are the most common fatty acids in Western menus.
But olive oils are not just fatty acids. They are also polyphenols, which give them their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, protective and beneficial properties, especially if the following dosage is respected: 2 tablespoons per day.
What are the benefits of this diet?
A supply of quality fatty acids, rich in micronutrients and antioxidants which protect against aging, oxidative stress and frustration.
Are there any risks?
Once the fatty acid intake is adapted to the body's needs, there is no risk in following it. On the contrary, it is a varied and balanced diet, rich in very good quality nutrients.
Can this balanced diet be personal and adapted? Yes, in any case, if you want to take care of your health. It is in fact the most suitable if you suffer, for example, from lipid profile disorders (hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, etc.), metabolic syndrome or a history of cardiovascular diseases. If you are overweight, this diet can also be an excellent way to reach a healthy weight, but if you are already in good health, it will allow you to maintain this optimal state of health for as long as possible.
Can This Diet Make You Gain Weight?
This diet is neither high-calorie, nor low-calorie, nor dietetic. There is no reason to gain weight. It is normally a lifestyle that must be adopted in the very long term. Thus, as long as good habits are maintained, nothing can justify weight gain.
When buying olive oil, how can I ensure it is good quality ?
This is an excellent question! Indeed, olive oil, and more specifically extra virgin olive oil, has been reported to have beneficial effects on certain cardiovascular risk factors such as coagulation, platelet aggregation, lipids and inflammation.
Olive oil is like wine. If it is of good quality and in the right dosage, it heals us, otherwise it harms our health.
When buying, you should pay attention to its origin, production process, aroma, low acidity and polyphenol/antioxidant content. Always look for quality products with reassuring certificates.
