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Resumen: Las grasas a menudo se consideran enemigas de una buena nutrición, pero cuando se incluyen
en una dieta saludable pueden presumir de varios beneficios potenciales para la salud. Los
ácidos grasos y los aceites nutricionales pueden beneficiar la cognición, el control del peso, la
salud del corazón, el desarrollo de los ojos y el cerebro e incluso el estado de ánimo.
HISTORIA COMPLETA
Las grasas a menudo se consideran enemigas de una buena nutrición, pero cuando
se incluyen en una dieta saludable pueden presumir de varios beneficios potenciales
para la salud. En la edición de septiembre de la revista Food Technology publicada
por el Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), la editora colaboradora Linda Milo Ohr
escribe sobre cómo los ácidos grasos y los aceites nutricionales pueden beneficiar la
cognición, el control del peso, la salud del corazón, el desarrollo de los ojos y el
cerebro e incluso el estado de ánimo. .
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with brain development, cognition, eye health,
dementia and depression. They are also widely well-known for their heart health benefits.
2. Pinolenic Acid: Pinolenic acid is based on pine nut oil derived from a specific Korean pine tree, and is
especially rich in long-chain fatty acids. Clinical trials have shown that it can help suppress appetite and
promote a feeling of fullness.
3. Conjugated Linoleic Acid: Conjugated linoleic acid has been shown to affect weight management by
helping reduce body fat and increase lean body mass.
4. Flaxseed Oil: Flaxseed oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as omega-6 and omega-9 fatty
acids which can contribute to heart health and help reduce inflammation.
5. Hemp Oil: Hemp seed oil contains a balanced ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 linolenic essential fatty acids,
and also contains vitamin E.
6. Fish Oil: Fish oil is known for its effect on cardiovascular, neurological, and cognitive health.
7. Canola Oil: A study showed that a canola oil-enriched, low-glycemic-diet improved blood sugar control in
type 2 diabetics, especially those with raised systolic blood pressure (Jenkins, 2014).
8. Soybean Oil: High oleic soybean oil has reduced saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat, and delivers three
times the amount of monounsaturated fats compared to commodity soybean oil.
9. Coconut Oil: Although not as much research has been done compared to olive or fish oil, it is thought to aid
in areas such as energy, skin health, and dental health.
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Materials provided by Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Note: Content may be edited for style and
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Instituto de Tecnólogos de Alimentos (IFT). "Nueve grasas para incluir en una dieta saludable". Ciencia diaria.
ScienceDaily, 17 de septiembre de 2014. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140917173041.htm>.
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