The Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 is mainly a dietary source that drawn from fish oil along with other sources of nuts, and vegetable oils.

Fish oils is known to contain DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).  Omega 3 is helpful to the body by helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Good vegetable oils such as olive oil are great for cooking.

It is recommended that eating fish at least twice a week, especially fish that is fatty such as mackerel, herring, sardines, salmon, albacore tuna, and lake trout.  Fish is also high in protein levels, so it is a double positive for the body.  Nuts are great health snack and packed with protein and Omega 3.  Most nuts are health, however some are healthier than others, such as soybeans, almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and flaxseeds have high levels of Omega 3.