Omega-3s: a type of fatty acid that is essential to our body for natural functioning systems. Food’s high in omega-3 include vegetable oils, nuts, fish, flaxseed oil, leafy veggies.
What makes Omega-3 fats important?
These essential fats are an integral part of every cell membrane in our bodies and affect receptors. They also help provide a start point
for creating hormones that regulate clotting in our blood, contract and relax our artery walls and inflammation. There has been increasing support on omega-3 fatty acids and the anti-inflammatory effects, especially in other diseases such as diabetes and certain types of cancers.
Health Risks of Low Omega-3:
Inflammation
Allergies
Arthritis
Poor
brain development
Digestive problems
Joint/ Muscle pain
Higher cholesterol and risk for heart disease
Benefits:
Eating a nutrient-dense diet, we allow our bodies to do what it’s made to do…HEAL! Our bodies are designed to fight disease.
-Improves heart health
-Reduced inflammation
-Fight autoimmune disease
-Support healthy skin
-Supports healthy bones & Joints