Why do we need omega-3?

Most of you will have heard from various places that it is is important to have enough healthy fats in your diet, and in particular omega-3’s. 

Although there are many other important fats that we should ensure to get enough of on a daily basis, iomega-3’s are one of the most important. This is especially the case with the typical diet that many people have which quite often includes processed foods, foods that we do not cook ourselves (that are often cooked in or have added oils of an unknown origin). Many times processed foods and food cooked in restaurants, take-aways etc. have a high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids from refined seed oils. 

Although we also need the omega-6 fatty acids, ingesting too many of them can have adverse effects on our overall health and the way in which our bodies function. 

Reasons why omega-3 is good for you: 

  • Help with lowering blood pressure
  • Help with blood sugar regulation 

Good sources of omega-3 

  • Broad spectrum fish oils 
  • Plankton & shellfish oils 
  • Seeds oils such as flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, 
  • Nuts and seeds. For example walnuts, almonds, chia seeds and flax seeds 

Recommended omega-3 products

  • Eqology Pure Artic Oils … 
  • Eqology vegan oil …
  • Zooca