Fish, flax, and feeling fine
WHAT
Omega 3 fats are a group of fats referred to as essential fatty acids as they are important in maintaining health and vitality. The body doesn’t produce these beneficial fats on its own, therefore a diet rich in these vital nutrients will support the body and brain to function at its best.
WHY
These omega 3 fats support the cardiovascular system, keep inflammation in check, and are protective against various diseases. They are important during pregnancy, childhood and the older years. These essential fats have demonstrated to be supportive for the brain and an adjunct treatment for depression.
HOW
Eating a variety of foods such as avocadoes, extra virgin olive oil, various nuts and seeds, ensure you are consuming a wide range of beneficial fats. Salmon, sardines, anchovies, and other oily fish, algae, flax seed oil, and walnuts, contain high amounts of omega 3 fats. Having a diet rich in these foods will have powerful benefits to the body and mood. Unfortunately getting enough omega 3’s is often difficult with the common western diet, and this is where taking a high quality fish oil supplement has become widely recommended. Supplements can vary in potency and quality, and to ensure you are purchasing one to meet your individual needs, discuss your requirements with your nutritionally minded health care professional, Nutritionist or Naturopath.
