The Beauty of Omega 3's and Omega 6

By now we have all heard about the value of adding Omega 3's into our diet. They are power horses at bringing down inflammation in the body which, without reduction, may ultimately lead to various illnesses. They have also been found to keep your brain sharp and ease mild depression. Not to mention the added benefit of giving you glowing skin! I love that benefit!

The most common source comes from fish. A few which are loaded with Omega 3's are :

• Salmon (my Favorite choice)

• Black Cod

• Sardines

• Anchovies

You can also find them in vegetarian sources like:

• Flax Seeds

choose whole seeds and grind one tablespoon daily in a coffee grinder. Simply add this to a cup of water or your favorite smoothie to get your daily dose.

• Walnuts

It is important to maintain a proportion of 2 to 1 of Omega 3's to Omega 6. Unfortunately our diet contains too many forms of Omega 6 so we need to compensate by adding additional Omega 3's to maintain the balance. A disproportionate level of Omega 6 in our body causes an increase in inflammation, a decrease in insulin sensitivity, and raises the risk of heart attack. All of which we want to avoid and prevent with our diet.

Here are a few ways to maintain that perfect 2 to 1 proportion of Omega 3's and 6:

• Replace processed vegetables oils with extra virgin olive. Just toss a green salad with a wedge of lemon/ or balsamic vinegar and olive oil! Easy and fantastic!

• Choose Grass Fed meat over grain fed meats. Grain Fed meat is shown to have high levels of omega 6, as opposed to grass fed meat which seam to contain omega 3's

Include these Omega 3 rich foods into your diet to bring a healthy balance to your body.
You can also take a supplement of Omega 3's. I do this daily in the morning and night to be sure I am getting an adequate supply. If you pick up a supplement be sure that it is free of mercury. If the bottle does not say molecularly distilled or free from mercury....it probably contains mercury. Trader Joe's cells a fantastic Omega 3 oil which has been molecularly distilled...try it!

Include these Omega 3 rich foods into your diet to bring a healthy balance to your body.

Embrace those Omega 3's!