Food fads have become part of western culture vocabulary with new terms popping up regularly. Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (called essential as they are not manufactured by the body and need to be ingested). However it is the ratio of 3’s to 6’s and the sources of each which are critical to human health.
Saturated fats sourced from grass-fed animals used to be the only sort obtainable until intensive animal feeding operations commenced around 100 years ago. Results from US studies show Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio from corn-fed cattle are 20:1.
Such consumption of Omega 6 fatty acids cause inflammatory diseases including cardiac disease and diabetes. Grass fed meats provide natural saturated fats essential for brain and nerve function.
Pennie Scott
I am an independent scholar with interests and expertise in regenerative agriculture, equity and justice for farmers, functioning healthy landscapes and the culture in agri-culture. My aim is to inform holistically and honestly to ensure readers have access to what they need, now.
I am an independent scholar with interests and expertise in regenerative agriculture, equity and justice for farmers, functioning healthy landscapes and the culture in agri-culture. My aim is to inform holistically and honestly to ensure readers have access to what they need, now.
