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Hello Everyone,
Welcome to The Quest, a newsletter intended to inspire
and inform those interested in experiencing optimal well being in body, mind and spirit. * * * * * * * * * *
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2003
In this issue of The Quest:
1. The Quest Quote
2. The Quest Question ~ Essential Fatty Acids
3. Did You Know? ~ Wrinkle Shminkle
4. News ~ Upcoming speaking events at FitCity for Women.
Also look for new articles and interviews with Deb in this months issues of Shape,
Energy, Ms. Fitness and American Fitness.
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1. Quote:
When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves, and our own self-preservation, we undergo
a truly heroic transformation of consciousness. - Joseph Campbell
2. Question:
I have dieted for years, trying hard to eliminate fat from my diet in order to lose weight
but I recently read in your book that its actually necessary to eat fat or more
specifically include essential fatty acids in our diet in order to lose weight. Why are
these fats good for us?
Answer:
Many still believe that a no-fat diet is the way to go, but the fact is that fat is vital
to every cell, tissue and organ, including the eyes and brain. However, it must be the
right kind of fat. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) provide the basic building blocks of
various cells in the body. They play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of body
tissues. And, like vitamins and minerals, EFA cannot be made by the body and must be
supplied by the diet.
Beyond helping us to lose weight, some other health benefits of consuming essential
fatty acids are:
1. Lowering
of serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels
2. Lowering
of blood pressure
3. Lowers
the risk of heart disease and death from heart disease
4. Improved
symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis patients
5. Reduced
the frequency and severity of migraine headaches
6. May
help prevent and arrest growth of breast, colon, prostate, and pancreatic cancers
7. Possible
lower incidence of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and
diabetes
8. May
improve skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis
9. May
be protective in the development of asthma
10. May be beneficial in
children with attention deficit disorder
There are two major categories of EFA, which
are both considered polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). These are omega-3 (the major
source is alpha-linolenic acid) and omega-6 (the major source is linoleic acid). Omega-3
EFA are found in fresh oily fish (canning causes some loss of EFA) like herring, mackerel,
salmon, tuna, and anchovy. Omega-3 EFA are also found in fish oil, flaxseed oil, canola
oil, and walnut oil. Omega-6 oils include corn oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, peanut
oil, sesame oil, borage oil, grapeseed oil, and primrose oil. Good sources of both omega-3
and omega-6 are Great Northern beans, kidney beans, navy beans, soybeans, and soybean oil.
Enjoy!
3. Did You Know?
Most people believe that wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but 90 percent of
wrinkles are due to sun exposure. With longer and sunnier days ahead, most of us will
start to take our exercise outside, so here are three tips to help keep your skin healthy.
1) Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. -- ultraviolet rays can damage skin, reduce elasticity, and promote wrinkles. Always
wear sun block with an SPF of 25 or higher. It's also smart to wear a hat and sunglasses
to help shade your face.
2) Don't smoke. Bottom line: smoking causes wrinkles. Scientists suspect that smoke
increases a protein in the skin that destroys collagen.
3) Eat a healthy diet. People who eat foods rich in skin-protective antioxidants, such as
leafy greens, legumes, and nuts, are less likely to develop wrinkles. The monosaturated
fats in olive oil and the omega-3 fatty acids discussed above, found in flax seeds,
walnuts, salmon, and hemp seeds may help your skin from wrinkling.
And of course, on the emotional side of things,
the less you worry about wrinkles, the less youll most likely develop. Keep stress
levels in checkwe all know that laugh lines are much more attractive then a furrowed
brow!
4. News
Deborahs upcoming lectures offered at Fit City for Women fitness clubs are as
follows:
Fit City for Women:
Sunday, May 4th: FitCity in Richmond: 5631 No. 3 Road at Lansdowne (across from
Lansdowne Mall) 6:30pm to 8:00pm 604-276-9997
Sunday, May 18th: FitCity in Burnaby, 4664 Lougheed Hwy at Beta (across from
Brentwood Mall) 6:30pm to 8:00pm 604-293-0001
Sunday, June 1st: FitCity in Vancouver, 1401 West 8th Avenue
at Hemlock, 6:30pm to 8:00pm 604-733-9991
Look for articles and interviews with Deb in this months issues of Shape,
Energy, Ms. Fitness and American Fitness.
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Quest for Peace, Love & a 24-Inch Waist
www.deborahlow.com
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