What Does the American Heart Association Say About Boosting Our Omega-3 Intake?
The American Heart Association has recently changed its dietary guidelines to recommend that adults eat at least two servings of fish each week. Oily fish such as anchovies, mackerel, and salmon have the most omega-3s. It was the first time this group departed from a general guideline to recommend a specific food. (The FDA, however, recently warned pregnant women against eating certain types of fish with high mercury levels; e.g. shark, swordfish, and king mackerel.) Flaxseed, flaxseed oil, wheat germ and walnuts are good sources, too, as are dark greens such as spinach and kale. You can also boost your omega-3 levels by switching from corn and soybean oil to canola oil. Some hens are even fed flax and fish meal to boost the levels of omega-3s in their egg yolks. (Look for cartons that mention omega-3 levels.) The best fish oil formulas, Dr. Stoll said, are made from small fish like anchovies or sardines because they are low on the food chain and do not accumulate toxins. Cod liver oil
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- What Does the American Heart Association Say About Boosting Our Omega-3 Intake?
