Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to our health, widely accepted to improve cellular health, heart health, and overall metabolic function. Our bodies don’t produce omega-3 fatty acids, so we need to get them in the food we eat. If you want to lower inflammation, have better skin, and boost your overall health, make sure you are getting these fats in your diet.
Omega 3 fatty acids are broken down into three groups: ALA, EPA, and DHA fats. Your body needs all three, and can convert some EPA and DHA fats from ALA breakdowns. It’s important to get a mixture of fat sources from meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds and vegetables to ensure you get the full profile. Here are three great sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids:
Salmon: Fish feed on sea plants that are loaded with Omega 3’s, making themselves loaded with quality fats. Wild caught salmon will have the greatest ratios of Omega 3 fats, as they are able to feed on a naturally diverse diet. Wild caught salmon is high in ALA, EPA, and DHA fats, making them a healthy staple in every diet.
Grass Fed Beef (or eggs): Same as wild salmon, animal products are impacted by the food they consume and environment they are raised in. If animals, like cows and chickens, are able to graze on grass they provide more Omega 3’s for what we consume. Grass fed beef is loaded with all ALA, EPA, and DHA.
Walnuts: Nuts and seeds are loaded with ALA, making them a great source of healthy fats. Vegetables and nuts have primarily ALA, as opposed to all three on the spectrum. Walnuts and flaxseeds have the most grams of ALA of all non-animal products, so eat up!
