Friday, May 23, 2008

Good Sources of Omega-3s

This important healthy fat is easier to get than you may think.
By EatingWell, EatingWell.com

Edamame Lo Mein While a Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) has not been determined for omega-3s, the American Heart Association suggests aiming for 1,500 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) per day of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and 500 to 1,800 mg from fish.

Some Suggestions in Milligrams:

Soybeans (1 cup) = 3,000 Milligrams

Walnuts (1 oz.) = 2,570

Albacore tuna (5 oz.) = 2,131

Atlantic salmon (5 oz.) = 1,987

Canola oil (1 Tbsp.) = 1,568

Ground flaxseed (1 Tbsp.) = 1,300

White tuna, canned (3 oz.) = 730

Purslane, raw (1 cup) = 250

Omega-3-fortified egg (1 lg.) = 100-350

From MSN Health

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