Glucose
A French Biochemist
What is the Glucose Goddess?
These essential fats cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through diet.
What are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
These fatty acids are classified as polyunsaturated fats and provide energy for the body.
What are Omega-6 fatty acids?
Non essential fats that our body can produce
What is Omega 9?
How many double bonds do MUFAs (Monounsaturated Fatty Acids) have?
One Double bond
What did Jessie have every morning for breakfast when she was younger?
Name one source of Omega 3.
Fish, Walnuts, Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds
The 2 types of Acids
What is Linoleic and Arachiodonic?
Name one source of Omega 9
Sources: Fish, Olive Oils, Avocados, Almonds, Peanuts, Canola Oil, Macadamia Nuts, etc.
How many double bonds do PUFA's (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) have?
2+ double bonds
This term refers to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels after consuming high-glycemic foods
What is Glucose Spike?
This plant-based Omega-3 fatty acid can be found in flaxseeds, walnuts, and canola oil.
What is ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)?
Supports skin health and proper growth
What is Linoleic Acid?
Helps reduce "bad cholesterol" in the blood and helps to increase "good cholesterol"
What is a benefit of Omega 9?
The term Omega refers to the carbon atom at the end of the _________.
Eat foods in the right order, Have a Veggie Starter, If you have a snack go savory.
What are Glucose Hacks?
These two Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and seafood and are considered the most readily usable forms for the body.
What are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)?
The last double bond is ____ carbons from the omega end of the fatty acid molecule
What is 6?
Omega 9 Fatty Acids are ____saturated
What is mono?
The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats
What is chemical structure?
Less Hunger, Fewer cravings, Better Energy and sleep.
What are the benefits of flattening our curve?
Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for these three key areas of health
What are heart, brain, and metabolism?
Raises Blood Pressure, Raise triglyceride levels
What are Omega 6 Drawbacks?
Replacing some ________ for Omega 9 fats could be beneficial to your health
What is Saturated Fats?
We are eating too much Omega __ and should be getting more Omega __.
Omega 6, Omega 3