Nutrition Tip - Omega 3 Snacks
Omega 3s are an important part in everyone’s diet. Here are some ideas from Dr. John Berardi on how to get more Omega 3s in your diet.
Omega 3 Snacks
by Dr. John Berardi
Once you’re splitting up your fats correctly (about 1/3 of your fat intake coming from each of the three types of fat), your next goal should be to balance out your omega 6: omega 3 ratio. Do this and you’re arteries will be jumping for joy and they’ll have less body fat around them to impede their jump height.
While most of you probably already know that the omega 6: omega 3 balance is critical, I’m sure many of you are wondering in you can balance out the 6:3 ratio without having to pour another tablespoon of flaxseed oil down the gullet?
How about trying some pumpkin seeds or flaxseeds? Pumpkin seeds provide a 2:1 ratio of omega 6 fatty acids to omega 3 fatty acids, increasing the EFA content of your diet while putting your fat intake back in balance. Also, adding flaxseeds to your diet is a good idea. Grind these seeds up in a coffee grinder and add to your meals. Flaxseeds provide fiber, protein, and a 3:1 ratio of omega 3: omega 6 fatty acids. Your arteries will thank you.
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Just started supplementing my diet with flaxseed, we’ll see how it goes!
Thought you’d be interested in this short omega-3 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM
Omega fatty acids are really great. The reason why I like them the most is the effect it makes to the neurotic system.
this is interesting because I always thought that fish oil was the best choice all around of course there is always more in the big picture when you look into it, but I think having a balance of different sources of healthy fats is always the best choice if we want to maintain health and a good figure…… carmen
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Thanks for this great tip on Omega 3, and the link to the Precision Nutrition Site! You have some great articles here and it’s stuff that I’m very interested in (and similar to the content on my blog).
Thank you for this article! Not a lot of content has been created online about the importance of flaxseed oil — I think this is a good health secret that everyone should know.
I am not one to jump on the hottest new trend or panic every time a news report tells us that what was good is bad and what we thought was bad is good, but I can say that when I was eating alot of fish especially salmon that I felt better and my skin was better too, so now I make a point of getting some kind of healthy oils in my diet every day. I am not sure about hot foods if it damages the oils in cooking so maybe it is important to get the raw oils as well.
Thank you so much for the wonderful tip about Omega 3. i will search and read this kind of article in blogs and especially this kind of stuffs to read since i am very much interested.
Here is a wonderful nutrition tip. It’s great for adults but it’s also great for kids. Cut up and freeze fresh fruit… peaches, strawberries, blueberries, grapes. They are all so delicious when they are frozen. It’s like eating pieces of a popsicle. Kids will get excited about it because of that. And if you are on a diet, it is also fun… at least for me, it is!
omega 3 i know but omega 6 it’s new
I wasnt so much into diets and healthy lifestyle, until I started to have problems with climbing stairs. My appearance wasn’t bothered me, but my ability to move as I wish did. I’ve learned a lot on Omega 3 and I recommend everyone to start living your life. Today. Dont wait.
I have never thought about such facts with our health and by reading this blog, I think I was loosing something in my life and now I must try to gain it just because of Precision Nutrition and Dr. John Berardi.
Good post! Small Addition…Omega 3 is an inflammatory and omega 6 can promote inflammation and can also play a part by including the increase in allergiën.
I’ve heard of the benefits of omega 3 before, thank you for the additional info, this is very useful.
thank you
Great post really helpful information be sure to eat your morning eggs!
It’s not a strange thing that Omega 3 might help our diet as good as flaxseed, etc. I think there are many diet supplements out there which use Omega 3 because they know it can really help.
Omega 3 has been around for a long time it’s no surprise that they are now getting the recognition as the health benefit that they are.
I’ve heard of Omega 3 having great benefits before — but things for confirming it I will make my daily diet healthier.
I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF OMEGA3 FROM THE BLOG I FOUND THIS INFO A USEFUL ONE FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN SEARCH OF NUTRITIOUS FOODS
Never fear indeed! Fish oil is GREAT!
I can vouch for the benefit of omega3s in the diet. Since I’ve started to take them I feel all around better. I take two pills everyday (you can go up to 4 apparently) and it works wonders.
thank you wery much
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Omega 3s are great for the brain. I’ll keep on taking them religiously.
A great way to get omega 3,6 & 9 is through supplementation. All big Vitamin/Supplement companies have these products including flaxseed oil which is for those who are veggies.
Omega 3 is also great for your heart and circulation as well as the brain and is generally a good all round Oil to take.
Tuna is rich in omega 3..we can add Tuna sandwich in the recipe
Thank you so much for the wonderful tip about Omega 3. i will search and read this kind of article in blogs and especially this kind of stuffs to read since i am very much interested. Very well written article and very informative.
Good tips thank you
I recently read an article saying that “not all fat is the same” on MSN. I’d love to have someone on a blog expound on this - are you familiar with this?
Hey where you from? I’m from South America this is great post, will help us a lot ..thanks
nice article, i’ll keep reding your articles, congrats
Interesting post! I have read that Omega 3 is a recognised anti-inflammatory (not inflammatory as posted by SaSh) and is recommended for sufferers of joint pain and arthritis. It seems that Omega 3 is an all round performer in health matters.
Nice article and good to read in the comments that most of the audience is aware of the benefits of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 is not only good to combat cardiovascular diseases but it’s also good for brain functionality and cancer prevention.
Quality post. Fats are important, sugar is a killer.
omega 3 eggs are good for breakfast
Nice post. This article give a great tips. thanks!
There are always different stories about Omega3. It is unbelievable that they are so controversial. who can we trust at then end of the day?
Tip 1: Make sure your oil has balanced EPA and DHA.
Studies that prove the amazing Omega 3 benefits are based on fish oils with a natural balance of all 8 Omega 3 family members. Some marketers may try to fool you into thinking you can get the same benefits with Omega 3 flaxseed, evening primrose or borage oils. But none of these contain EPA or DHA or all the other Omega 3s found in fish.
Very informative, many will benefit from this..
Some “superfood” omega 3 products include flax seed, walnuts and of course oily fish. The important thing to remember is that omega 3′form an essential part of the food chain starting with the soil used to grow the crops. Organic products are best, and foods are better than supplements.
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