Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in your health. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings a week of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 helps with brain development and assists with cognitive thinking and memory. They also help lower your risk of heart disease. The best source of omega-3 fatty acids is purported to be derived from fish oils. However, approximately 7 million people in the United States are allergic to some type of seafood. They still need to consume enough omega-3 without endangering their lives. You can get sufficient omega-3 without ingesting fish or seafood, however. Before supplementing your diet, talk to your doctor.
Step 1
Visit a health food store or talk to your doctor to purchase algae supplements. Fish don't produce their own omega-3 fatty acids. They actually get theirs from algae. Micro algae oil gives you the maximum benefit of omega-3, plus it contains the proper balance of EPA and DHA, making it an even better choice than fish oil.
Step 2
Purchase flax seed oil, another excellent source of omega-3. Flax seed oil contains 7.5 grams of omega-3 in one Tbsp. However, the oil has a short shelf life and must be refrigerated.
Step 3
Consume canola oil, English walnuts, hemp oil, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, soybean oil or leafy green vegetables. Each is easy to find and readily available at grocery and health food stores. They offer very good choices and have a long shelf life.
Step 4
Choose foods fortified with omega-3 as noted clearly on their label. Foods that have been fortified are: eggs, soy beverages, grain breads, margarine, milk, yogurt, and some salad dressings. Read labels to make sure that these foods have not been fortified with omega-3 from fish oil. Most use flax seed oil, olive oil, canola oil or a combination.
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