Do You *Really* Need to Take Omega-3 Supplements?
This is not to say that such advancements have not been without controversy. Our technology has often outpaced our understanding of nutrition and diets. So, while we are certainly producing more food than ever, there is some evidence that suggests that much of this food is lower in nutritional quality. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, are essentia
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If you are unable to get three-plus servings of fatty fish per week (wild salmon and sardines are mega-concentrated sources of omega-3), consider taking a fish oil supplement; or, if you’re a vegan, opt for algae oil. Extra-virgin olive oil should be your main dietary oil. Saturated fat from whole-food sources is healthful in the context of a diet
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As healthy as my own diet is, I rarely go a day without taking a few grams of an omega-3 fish oil supplement.
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To find out if omega-3 fat deficiency is a problem for you, you can go to http://efaeducation.nih.gov, enter your diet,
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This can be achieved by sticking to wild fish, pastured eggs, and grass-fed or pasture-raised meats, which have more omega-3s and fewer omega-6s. If you don’t like fish, or are unable to consume it two to three times per week, consider supplementing with high-quality fish oil (I’ll provide tips for choosing one in chapter 12, but here’s a hint: fis
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