EFA's

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 03:03 PM

Is Olive oil a good choice for EFA's?

I use Flax and Fish oil now but I like Olive Oil so i was curious.

***Giantz11*** · 12-14-2005, 03:05 PM

Olive Oil is great, however its primarily Omega-6 FA's, so make sure you keep fish and flax in there as well.

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Giantz11

Olive Oil is great, however its primarily Omega-6 FA's, so make sure you keep fish and flax in there as well.

Thanks alot bro

I will throw it in one of my meals daily as a treat and then the others I will use flax and fish.

Thanks fo the information and quick response.

**Murk Mags** · 12-14-2005, 03:35 PM

Yes, olive oil is a "good" fat unlike butter or margerine. Flaxseed and fish oil are both excellent for the omega fats, the benefical fat.

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Murk Mags

Yes, olive oil is a "good" fat unlike butter or margerine. Flaxseed and fish oil are both excellent for the omega fats, the benefical fat.

Thanks bro..My daily fat intake mostly comes from all natty Peanut butter,Fish oil, and Flax seed oil. I like the way Olive oil tastes so I want to throw some in

**Kärnfysikern** · 12-14-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by FranKieC

Thanks alot bro

I will throw it in one of my meals daily as a treat and then the others I will use flax and fish.

Thanks fo the information and quick response.

around 85% of olive oil is mono unsaturated fats, 10% is saturated and the rest is omega 6.

But a fat like olive should still be the bulk of your fat consumption. You dont need that much EFA's. Better to get most of the fat kcal from olive and only use EFA rich fats as a supplement.

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by johan

around 85% of olive oil is mono unsaturated fats, 10% is saturated and the rest is omega 6.

But a fat like olive should still be the bulk of your fat consumption. You dont need that much EFA's. Better to get most of the fat kcal from olive and only use EFA rich fats as a supplement.

Thanks for the information

**Kärnfysikern** · 12-14-2005, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by FranKieC

Thanks for the information

throw in some avacado aswell. Olive and avacado is replacable with eachother and avacado has some interesting cholestrol lowering effects. It tastes good aswell

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by johan

throw in some avacado aswell. Olive and avacado is replacable with eachother and avacado has some interesting cholestrol lowering effects. It tastes good aswell

I always wanted to try that. i have been reading about the Cholesterol lowering effects of it. thanks Johan!

Cheers

**Murk Mags** · 12-14-2005, 07:36 PM

combine that with oatmeal and you're set.

**Austex** · 12-14-2005, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Murk Mags

combine that with oatmeal and you're set.

Carbs + Fats = Uh, no.

**BigB396** · 12-14-2005, 08:47 PM

how much fish and flax oil do u take a day?

**FranKieC** · 12-14-2005, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by BigB396

how much fish and flax oil do u take a day?

I am currently taking in about 67 grams of fat daily.

**magic32** · 12-19-2005, 02:46 PM

Udo's Oil is the best. It's a synergistic blend that provides a comprehensive 3-6-9 oil benefit in the proper ratios.

M.

**speak** · 12-19-2005, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by johan

throw in some avacado aswell. Olive and avacado is replacable with eachother and avacado has some interesting cholestrol lowering effects. It tastes good aswell

avacado's rule. I can mix them into all my pro/fat meals. They go with eggs, chicken, tuna and everything else.

**DNoMac** · 03-08-2006, 10:50 PM

Bump...How much fat specifically of just flax and fish oils?

**FranKieC** · 03-08-2006, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by DNoMac

Bump...How much fat specifically of just flax and fish oils?

You should still get a little saturated fat in your diet. I switch up everyday between Udo's, Fish Oil caps, Flax oil, Olive oil. ad peanut butter.

and I eat some cheese here and there

**Kärnfysikern** · 03-09-2006, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by DNoMac

Bump...How much fat specifically of just flax and fish oils?

you mean everyday? 15-20 grams is plenty. To much is not a good thing either.

chinups · 03-09-2006, 05:10 AM

Omega fats go somuch further then just adding to a great bodybuilding diet. There have been so many test on omega 3 6 9 that show so many different benefits. It aids in depression, making you smarter, fat loss.........the list goes on.

**Kärnfysikern** · 03-09-2006, 06:30 AM

Omega 3's are awsome in all ways

**DNoMac** · 03-09-2006, 11:08 AM

I usually use natty pb and olive oil as the fats in my diet. I just bought some fish oil caps though (1000mg/cap) adn was wondering how much to take. Also, does it matter if I combine these fats or should I focus on seperating them?