Omega 3 is wonderful for your heart and blood. It is an unique fatty acids. Omega 3 can
- keep your blood free-flowing so it won't clump or clot
- lower your blood pressure
- lower tyiglycerides (like cholestrol)
- steady the beating of your heart
- make your arteries moe "elastic" so they flex in and out under pressure
Heres' how to balance your omega 3 intake
- eat fish 2-3times per week
- cut out saturated fat from butter, cream, cheese, deli meats and fast food. Saturated fats interfere with teh bio-chemistry of omega-3
- swap polyunsaturated oils for canola, olive or flaxseed oil. Note: can not cook with flaxseed oil - heat destroys its properties use instead in dressings or directly onto your toast or in a smoothie
- eat large servings of green vegetables
- add walnuts, pecans and linseeds to your meals
