What is omega-3 ALA?
Omega-3 ALA, also known as alpha-linolenic acid, is a type of polyunsaturated fat that is considered essential for your health. Because your body can’t make omega-3 ALA, it is considered an essential nutrient which must be supplied by foods in your diet. What are food sources of omega-3 ALA? Omega-3 ALA is primarily found in vegetable oils such as canola, soybean and flax as well as soft spreads made from these nutritious oils, and in walnuts and flax seeds. Omega-3 ALA is also found in smaller amounts in cereals, breads, grains, nuts and seeds. Salad dressings made from canola and soybean oils, such as Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing, provide an excellent source of Omega-3 ALA.
