By Michelle Routhenstein, MS RD CDE CDN, Preventive Cardiology Dietitian, Owner of Entirely Nourished Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is the plant based form of omega-3 fatty acids and it has many cardioprotective components to help protect your heart and reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes. In a review of many large scale research studies, 1 gram per day of ALA reduced … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Pregnancy
The Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are found in various foods, including fish, game, seeds, and plants. There are three main types of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Your body can use all three of these Omega 3 fatty acids to help perform different functions. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): EPA is found primarily in fish and fish … [Read more...]