Your brain is the fattest organ in the body and may consists of at least 60% fat (yep, you technically are a “fathead”). But on a serious note, the reason I am pointing this out is because so many people don’t get enough healthy fats in their diet to support optimal brain functioning.
DHA (short for docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (short for eicosapentaenoic acid) are omega 3 fatty acids that promote thinking and memory. These fats also help ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, keep your eyes healthy, and give you smoother skin. If that’s not enough, there’s also evidence that DHA and EPA protect your heart and can assist with fat loss.
So with all this awesomeness, why are we not getting enough omega 3 fatty acids?
This is the reason why essential fatty acids such as omega 3 are called… essential!