"Amid the confusing lingo of good fats and bad fats, omega-3 fatty acids are high on the "good fats" list. Important even before life begins, omega-3s in the diets of women considering pregnancy ensures healthful brain development in the fetus. At the opposite end of life, risk for dementia is reduced in those who eat omega-3 food sources regularly. And from asthma to heart disease, health conditions influenced by internal inflammation show reduced inflammation and disease symptoms with balanced intake of omega-3 fatty acids. "
"Today's classic American diet offers omega-3 sources in only a few places. Fatty fishes such as wild salmon, anchovies, rainbow trout and tuna are the most reliable sources. Two 3-ounce servings of baked or broiled fatty fish per week are recommended, with a 3-ounce serving being about the size of a deck of cards. Walnuts, ground flax seeds, flax oil, canola and soybean oils also contain omega-3s. These ingredients can support a simple, healthful splash to salads and their dressings. And fish oil supplements offer a backup plan for those who do not consume these food sources regularly."
"Fish oil labels may add confusion to the omega-3 discussion, because they often will contain two very long names: eicosapentaenoic ... read the whole article
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