How Can I Add Omega 3 To My Diet?

Oil found in certain varieties of cold water fish is found to be very high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. So what are Omega 3s and why are they good for us? Well science has shown that Omega 3s have incredible benefits to our health including:

Reduces the risk and symptoms of depression
Crucial for healthy brain growth in infants (including during pregnancy)
Improves risk factors of heart disease (such as reduction in triglycerides, high blood pressure, blood clots, plaque an inflammation, and increase HDL good cholesterol levels)
Reduces symptoms of ADHD in children
Reduces symptoms of metabolic syndromes (such as insulin resistance, inflammation and as above improves many heart disease risk factors)
Fights inflammation
Fights Autoimmune disease (including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and psoriasis)
Can improve mental disorders (reducing occurrence of mood swings in people with bipolar or schizophrenia )
Reduce risk of age related mental diseases such as Alzheimer
May help prevent some types of cancer (including colon, prostate and breast)
Reduce asthma in children and young adults
Reduce fat on your liver
Improves bone and joint health (such as osteoporosis and arthritis)
Alleviate pain associated with menstruation
Improved sleep
Improved eye health

Great for your skin with anti-aging properties and reducing sun damage

Health Canada recommends to include 2-3 serves of fish per week in your diet, and also 1 gram of plant-sourced Omega-3 each day such as that found in nuts & seeds, cereals and bread, dairy, some meats, oils & dressings.

If you aren’t consuming this amount of fish oil through your diet then you may wish to consider taking an Omega-3 supplement. Check with your local health professional for further advice as to how much you need, as it will depend on a number of factors including age, weight, diet, and what benefit you are seeking.