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Ultimate Guide to Omega-3 Benefits, Sources and Supplements More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by fungila | permalink
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Omega-3 benefits your body in a lot of ways – learn how it improves your health, the ideal omega 3:6 ratio to strive for, and what the best omega-3 sources are.
Tags: omega 3, omega 3 benefits, omega 3 supplements, omega 3 sources, omega 3 side effects, foods high in omega 3

For further reading: http://articles.mercola.com/omega-3.aspx ^[1]

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Top 10 Foods Highest in Omega 3 Fatty Acids More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Brian Hones | permalink
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Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats with numerous health benefits, particularly regarding cardiovascular health. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a type of Omega 3 fat found in plant foods which cannot be manufactured by the human body. Once consumed, ALAs can be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPAs and DHAs are also typically found in seafood. Below is the list of foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids, for more, see the extended list of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
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For further reading: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-omega-3-foods.php ^[2]

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Dietitians of Canada More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by ing Klomp | permalink
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Tags: fat, trans fat, omega-3, omega 3
For further reading: http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Fat/Food-Sources-of-Omega-3-Fats.aspx ^[3]

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Your Omega-3 Family Shopping List More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Marty Hollingsworth | permalink
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Trying to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? WebMD's shopping list of whole and fortified foods can help.
Tags: omega-3s, omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, DHA, ALA, EPA, fish, oil, nuts, enriched, fortified, vegetables, grain, cereal, eggs, baby food, functional foods,

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diet/your-omega-3-family-shopping-list ^[4]

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5 Foods That Contain Omega-3's That AREN'T Fish More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by David Ocejo | permalink
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Salmon rolls are just the beginning...
Tags: omega-3s,omega 3 foods,food sources,healthy food choices,healthy fats,fish,fatty acids

For further reading: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/omega-3-foods ^[5]

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1. http://articles.mercola.com/omega-3.aspx

2. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-omega-3-foods.php

3. http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Fat/Food-Sources-of-Omega-3-Fats.aspx

4. http://www.webmd.com/diet/your-omega-3-family-shopping-list

5. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/omega-3-foods