How to Add More Omega-3 to Your Diet

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Add More Omega-3 to Your Diet

Omega-3 is touted as a great adder to your diet so you can be heart healthy. For many years, the American Heart Association has recommended that people eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week.

There are dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil, and certain plant/nut oils. Other sources include canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, and olive oil.

Here are some different methods to get more Omega-3 into your daily diet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Research has shown that Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation. Scientists believe that their anti-inflammatory effects may help protect against heart disease.
Step 2

Not all fish offers Omega-3. Try the more fatty types of fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Step 3

Generally eating seafood is good for getting small amounts of Omega-3.
Step 4

Omega-3 Eggs are another source for omega-3. These eggs are produced by hens fed a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Step 5

The type of omega-3 fatty acid found in omega-3 eggs is alpha linolenic acid. This alpha linolenic acid is also found in flaxseed, nuts and some oils such as canola, soybean and olive. All good additions to your diet as sources of Omega-3.
Step 6

Enjoy some soybeans and add omega-3 to your diet at the same time.
Of course, the soybean can also be served whole. One dish, known as edamame, is soybeans that are steamed in their pods, and served as an side dish. Or as a healthy snack.
Step 7

Increasing omega-3 fatty acid in your diet through foods is recommended by doctors and the Amercian Heart Association. But supplements are another alternative.