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Top 6 Sources of Omega-3s Part 1

“Eat more omega-3s!”

That’s what everyone is telling you, right? Omega-3s will help you lose weight, reduce inflammation, reduce your risk of heart disease, improve your mood, reduce joint pain, improve your brain function, fight off aging and that’s just the beginning…

You might be taking a fish oil supplement or perhaps a couple flaxseed oil caps now and then but it is very important that you get in MORE omega-3s. Most people need more omega-3s but may not know how to get it.

Omega-3 fats come in 2 ‘sizes’ long chain and short chain. I’ve discussed this previously answering a reader’s question on if they need to take both flaxseed oil and fish oil supplements, and in two mini articles entitled Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed Oil and More on Flax so I won’t rehash those details here.

Instead we’ll look at 6 unique sources of omega-3 fats that you can add to your diet to improve your life.

1.    Fish Oil/Fatty Fish – This is probably the most popular source of the long chain omega-3s (EPA & DHA). Those of you that dislike fish will be happy to know that research has not found any difference in the effects of a fish oil supplement vs eating fatty fish. If you want to get it from actual fish then salmon, mackerel, and tuna (salmon has the most) are good choices. If you want a supplement then I recommend OmegaRx and Flameout. Note: This month (August) we are giving away 2 free bottle of EicoRx (a version of OmegaRx) fish oil to the member of the Faster Fat Loss Zone that shares their best weight loss troubleshooting fix. You can get a $1 fourteen day trial membership and enter to win here.

2.    Algae – That’s right algae. While it is called fish oil – fish don’t make the fatty acids EPA/DHA. Instead they get it from algae and concentrate it in their bodies for us to enjoy. For vegetarians and vegans getting EPA/DHA can be difficult since they don’t eat fish. But there are algae based DHA supplements available. If you are a vegetarian or vegan then I HIGHLY recommend that you pick one of these supplements up and take it on a daily basis.

3.    Eggs – While they may not seem like a likely candidate for containing omega-3s, eggs are an easy and convenient source of omega-3 fats. I’m sure you’ve seen them in the grocery store. Omega-3 Eggs are a little more expensive than regular eggs but definitely worth it. Omega-3 Eggs come in two different kinds – DHA eggs and ALA eggs. Both are good and the difference is just the fatty acid in the eggs.

That is going to wrap up Part 1 of this article come back on Monday for the second half.

Have a great weekend,
Mike

P.S. I’ve also just posted my new mini-article revealing my latest “Nutrition Secret Weapon” in the Faster Fat Loss Zone (Here’s the link)

This article was written by Mike Roussell. Mike Roussell is a nationally renowned nutritionist and the president of the Naked Nutrition Network. He is currently a doctoral candidate in nutrition at Pennsylvania State University. Learn More About Mike Click Here

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