13 Ways To Get More Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Hi Everyone,

I found a great post over at Diet.com by Shauna Shultz, Diet.com Chief Nutritionist

We have all heard about Omeg-3 Fatty Acids and that they are a must for good health. But what exactly are they?  How do we easily incorporate the necessary amount in our daily diet without hiring a personal nutritionist? Read on to find out how!

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Your Total Fitness Team

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, American Dietetic Association, American Heart Association and many other health organizations call for eating more Omega-3 rich foods.

So, what are these Omega-3 fatty acids and where can we find them? In this blog, we’ll give you the scoop on Omega-3 fatty acids.

What are they?
These essential fatty acids are building blocks of fat – our body can’t produce them so we must obtain them from our diet. Another essential fatty acid, Omega-6, is readily obtained in our diet. However, Americans may benefit from increasing the amount of Omega-3’s and lowering the Omega-6’s in their diet to improve the balance to an optimum level.

Why are they good?
Omega-3’s are believed to lower the risk of heart disease, reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack, boost immunity and reduce artery inflammation. They may even benefit other inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s and arthritis and lower blood pressure, along with reducing the effects of mood disorders.

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats and can raise “good” or HDL cholesterol when substituted for saturated and trans fats in the diet.
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