Lions, and Tigers, and Omega 3’s…Oh My!
April 27, 2011 3 Comments
I’ve been reading a lot about Omega 3’s lately and really figured I needed to do some research on this.
Do I get enough of them in my daily diet?
I have a Shakeology each day for breakfast, beans or tuna for lunch (sometimes a bit of both) often with some organic spinach, an array of fruits for my afternoon snack, and usually some sort of grilled chicken or soy meatless protein option for dinner.
I always associate omega 3’s with fish…so if I only have tuna a few times a week, am I getting enough?
What else in a normal diet contains omega 3’s?
Do I need to take a supplement? Hubby takes a fish oil/omega 3 supplement every morning. Should I be taking this too?
As a stay at home mom, I’m moving around with our son a lot. I need to find a way to be sure I can get them in with something quick to make.
I read that salmon, flax seeds, and walnuts are the best sources of omega 3’s. Also, scallops, cauliflower, cabbage, cloves and mustard seeds are really good sources. Good sources include halibut, shrimp, cod, tuna, soybeans, tofu, kale, collard greens, and Brussels sprouts.
From all that I read, adding flaxseeds and two servings of tuna or another omega 3 rich non-fried fish twice a week will get me to where I need to be with my omega 3’s for the week.
Flaxseed Sources:
Tempeh with flaxseed in it….I find this at Whole Foods and love to saute it in a tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil.
You can just sprinkle it in like you would that fiber powder to most anything! Add it to pasta sauce, oatmeal, or even a smoothie. So maybe I’ll add it into my Shakeology!
How do you incorporate flaxseed or omega 3’s in your diet? I’m looking for more ideas!
Sources for more information:
Katie Choudhary 