Week 5: Fats - From Inflammation to Regulation

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The ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats in your diet is a key driver of systemic inflammation. Modern diets are often excessively high in pro-inflammatory Omega-6 (from processed vegetable oils) and low in anti-inflammatory Omega-3s. By swapping processed fats for whole-food sources like olive oil, nuts, and avocados, you directly influence the inflammatory pathways that can hinder fat loss and damage metabolic health.

References:

DiNicolantonio, J. J., & O'Keefe, J. H. (2018). Effects of dietary fats on blood lipids: a review. Open Heart.

Mozaffarian, D., & Ludwig, D. S. (2015). The 2015 US Dietary Guidelines: Lifting the Ban on Total Dietary Fat. JAMA.