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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Top 10 Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

  By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted Jan 17th 2013 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
Diet & Fitness

A buzzword in health talk these days, omega-3 fatty acids are essential for overall health. Unlike the first impression that one gets, foods with omega-3 fatty acids are perfectly healthy in calculated portions. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated acids that are essential nutrients with numerous benefits for ailments like type 2 diabetes, brittle nails, dry hair, itchy skin and joint pains. To keep you healthy and moving, today Priya Kathpal – Nutritionist, Mumbai, shares the top 10 food sources for omega-3 fatty acids. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 1: Flax seeds
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 2: Chia seeds
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 3: Salmon
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 4: Fish oil
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 5: Walnuts
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 6: Soybeans
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 7: Eggs
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 8: Cauliflower
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 9: Canola oil
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source # 10: Spinach

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