Omega 3s
are healthy fats that belong in every person’s diet:
- ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)
- EPA (eicosapentaenoic)
- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
They have major health benefits, the biggest one being that they help to prevent inflammatory diseases like heart disease and arthritis.
How to incorporate Omega 3s into your diet:
There are several ways to make sure you are getting your daily required intake of Omega 3s. Here are a few:
- 1 tsp of oil (particularly Olive Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Flax Seed Oil) on your vegetables twice-a-day
- Eat fish often or include a Fish Oil supplement into your meals
- Eat eggs
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