Each thursday on Tools To Life, Dr. Carlos Santo contributes articles to motivate you to create positive changes and habits for the sake of your health.

This week, in “Not all fats are created equal” he offers some great tidbits about the different kinds of fat, what’s good, and what’s not so good. You can read the article here. Once you’ve finished the article, you’ll find some more useful links and resources after the jump

“Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other marine life such as algae and krill, certain plants (including purslane), and nut oils. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.”

from the University of Maryland Medical Center Website

Since Tools To Life is all about changing your behaviors, any extra boost in brain power is a good one I recommend reading the complete article from the University of Marylan Medical Center for more great info about the benefits of Omega-3 fats.

If you’re curious about how to get more Omega-3 into your diet, there are lots of great resources available with a simple google search “omega 3 diet“, and here is one article I thought was particularly helpful in understand how, and what to eat more of to increase your Omega-3 intake.

And of course, before you make any drastic changes to your diet, you should always consult with your physician to make sure it is a healthy choice specifically for you and what’s going on with your body.

If you’re interested in learning more ways you can fine-tune your daily life to create a happy, healthier you, be sure to enroll in Dr. Carlos Santo’s free 10-day interactive multimedia program “Tools To Optimal Health,” today!