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I was told to get more Omega-3 fatty acids in my diet. What are the best food sources? |
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Flaxseed is the best plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids. To receive all the wonderful benefits of flaxseed, it MUST be ground. Flaxseed grinders are available at kitchen stores and online, but an electric coffee grinder or manual pepper grinder will work just as well. For convenience, you can purchase ground flaxseed (sometimes called flaxseed "meal"). It is possible to get too much flaxseed but most researchers feel that 1 Tablespoon daily is safe. Other good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are nuts, seeds, fish, olives, and olive oil. Becky Hand Licenced Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian |
