Health Tip: Adding More Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy polyunsaturated fats that can help to boost heart health.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mentions these good sources of omega-3s:

Fatty fish, such as salmon, lake trout, sardines, mackerel and albacore tuna.
Walnuts, which make a great addition to salads, cereals and muffins. Use walnut oil as a cooking oil or salad dressing.
Canola oil, which makes a healthier substitute for butter or margarine when cooking, baking or stir-frying.
Look for eggs marked as good sources of omega-3s. This implies the chickens were fed fortified feed.

Copyright © 2016 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
The information in this article, including reference materials, are provided to you solely for educational or research purposes. Information in reference materials, are not and should not be considered professional health care advice upon which you should rely. Health care information changes rapidly and consequently, information in this article may be out of date. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.