Thursday, 07 July 2011
-
Easy (and Delicious!) Ways to Get More Omega-3s
Omega 3s are a serious power food. Good for your brain, skin, and heart function, it is important to get a regular intake of this essential vitamin (your body does not produce them on its own!). While Omega 3s are available in pill form, there is nothing like the real thing. US News just published a list of the best ways to get this beneficial nutrient. Here is my take on how to get Omega 3's in your diet.Seafood
The federal government's guidelines suggest 8 oz a week. Highest in omega 3s? Anchovies, Sardines, and Salmon (Ill take the salmon please). Fish can be mixed in pasta or salad dishes- nothing like a good seafood linguine!Oils
Add flaxseed oil, canola oil, or soybean oil to your diet for an easy dose of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of Omega-3. I love flaxseed oil in smoothies or salad dressing, and canola oil is easy to cook with.Beans
Kidney, pinto, and mungo beans all are high in Omega-3s-- and, bonus! Fiber. My favorite new lunch time recipe is a quesadilla on a whole wheat tortilla with Kidney beans melted in with the cheese. Add some avocado and salsa? Delicious.Nuts and seeds
The more oily the nut, the better: walnuts and flaxseeds have some serious power. Try flaxseeds in a smoothie or on a salad. Walnuts go with just about everything, from oatmeal to salads.Spinach
This leafy green is good for just about everything: fiber, iron, and you guessed it: Omega-3s. Try using it as a base for your salads. If that doesn't work, sneak it into pasta or meat dishes.Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, and winter squash are all different and delicious ways to get Omega-3s. Roast the squash with some salt and pepper or steam yourself some fresh broccoli-- fiber and Omega-3s! Yum.There you have it! Some different ways to try getting Omega-3s in your diet.
Do you try and consume Omega-3s? What's your favorite way to do it?
Read the full breakdown from US News here.
Image Source
RecommendRelated Posts
Post a Comment
- Back to healthkicker's Healthkicker Site!
- Note: your comment will appear in healthkicker's local time zone: GMT -05:00 (Eastern Standard - US, Canada)
About the Author
-
- From: HeatherC
- About Me: I'm a college student living in the Pacific Northwest who loves healthy cooking and living!
Stats: This Week All Time Posts: 0 100 Views: 0 169741 Comments: 0 1066 View all posts by HeatherC
Comments (6)
You can eat those tuna snacks out of a can. I've been told those are safe to eat and high in omega-3s as well.
I eat flounder or tilapia tacos almost every day lately. I also make sure I get the omega-3 eggs and I always eat eggs for breakfast.
I throw some flaxseed into my cereal....you can barely tell its there after a while.
I do. I eat ground flaxseed. It's also good for cats and dogs, just sayin'.
FISH! SEAFOOD! DELICIOUS!!!! I cannot get enough! :)
Chia seeds are better than flax seeds in my opinion..