You've probably already heard that fatty fish like salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, trout and tuna, as well as oysters, are a rich and important source of heart healthy omega-3 fats. But what if you don't like seafood, don't eat it or have a fish or shellfish allergy?
Fatty fish are not the only food source of omega-3s. Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, canola oil, walnuts and soybean oil are all plant-based sources of omega-3 fat. So then, what's the difference between omega-3s from fish and those from plants? And how do you add omega-3 fats to your meals without feeling like you are making a major diet overhaul?
Fatty fish are not the only food source of omega-3s. Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, canola oil, walnuts and soybean oil are all plant-based sources of omega-3 fat. So then, what's the difference between omega-3s from fish and those from plants? And how do you add omega-3 fats to your meals without feeling like you are making a major diet overhaul?
