By Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD
Omega-3 essential fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, which are the omega-3s found in seafood and fish, are special fats that our bodies do not make, but need for many essential functions. They have multiple and profound health benefits for every body, which include and are not limited to:
- Decreased risk and incidence of cardiovascular disease; healthier blood cholesterol profile
- Improved eye health, and reduced age-related eye degeneration
- Enhanced metabolism of dietary and endogenous fat
- Ideal neurocognitive development in infants and children
- Lessened PMS symptoms
However, very few of us consume enough DHA and EPA, mostly because we don’t know where or how to get them in our diets. Since very few goods contain these omega-3 fats, everyone needs to make an effort to get in as many of them as they can.
Today we’re going to make it easy for you and identify the top five sources of EPA and DHA fats so you and your family can be healthier, starting now!
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