Is fish, like salmon, the only way to get heart healthy omega-3 fats into my diet?
There are three major types of omega-3 fatty acids provided by foods that we eat: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). We need all three for optimal health. “Fatty” fish, like salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, and marine-based supplements are essentially the only ways to get EPA and DHA. Walnuts, flaxseed, canola oil, and soybeans (all plant sources) provide ALA. Include both fish and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
