Can You Put Fish Oil in Food?

Yes, fish oil can be put in other foods.

Fish oil is found in fish. Fish oil can be added to food to enhance flavor and provide nutritional sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Asian dishes traditionally include fish oil more than other ethnic cuisines.

Benefits

The American Heart Association approves of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil to prevent heart attacks.

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that positively affect heart function. Eating fatty fish or supplementing with fish oil can reduce heart arrhythmia, sudden heart attacks, decrease triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Vietnamese Food

Variation of Vietnamese Soup, Pho

Pho is a Vietnamese dish that is served with meat, vegetables and noodles. Fish oil is a key ingredient in this dish.

Japanese Food

Sashimi Salmon Sushi

Sushi with fish contains unprocessed fish oils. Toro is a sushi especially high in natural fish oils because it is found in the fatty tissue of the tuna belly.

Korean Food

Fermented Cabbage, Kim Chi

Kim chi is a traditional Korean dish that incorporates fish sauce into the brine of the fermented cabbage.

Asian Grocery

Fish sauce is available in large quantities from any Asian grocery or online. Fish oil is most easily digested in its natural form--fish.

References

• American Heart Association
• Dr. Ben Kim

Resources

• Coastal Aquatics Proteins