Want to maintain a healthy weight, decrease storage of abdominal fat, keep your heart healthy and glow from the inside out? Including essential fats in your diet, particularly omega-3s, is a key component in the art of eating well.
So how do we eat more omega-3? Here are 6 ways to boost your intake of essential fats:
1. Chia Seeds
A nutrition ‘buzz food’, chia seeds are rich in omega-3 and just 1 tablespoon a day will meet your recommended dietary intake. Chia seeds are also high in fibre, antioxidants, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Sprinkle them over your breakfast, salad or curry, or add them to stews, casseroles, smoothies or salad dressings. Take a look at this new bread, made with chia seeds – looks good to me!
2. Sardines
Out of all the oily fish varieties, sardines are the richest source of long-chain omega-3s. They are great on toast with low fat cheese under the grill or use them in cooking instead of tuna or salmon for something a little different.
3. Flaxseed
Flaxseed or linseeds are good sources of omega-3 have been shown to have many health benefits, including the improvement of abdominal obesity status. Click here for further reading on Flaxseeds and Tummy Fat. Add them to your breakfast cereal (especially great with muesli), stir them through yoghurt or add them to stews, curries or casseroles.
4. Walnuts
These tasty little nuts are also a great way to increase your omega-3 intake. Make up little snack bags with walnuts, flaxseed and dried fruit for a handy, healthy snack on the go or add them to a fresh salad for a bit of crunch.
5. Salmon
Another oily fish, salmon is another great way to boost your omega-3 intake. Used tinned salmon on a wholemeal bread roll with low fat cream cheese and fresh dill or a tin of flavoured salmon is great with wholemeal saladas or vita-wheat crackers. Visit www.taste.com.au for this amazing salmon recipe and much more!
6. Supplement
If you are not a nut, seed or fish person you may want to look into a daily omega-3 supplement to ensure sufficient intake of this essential fat. Please seek advice from an Accredited Practicing Dietitian or Registered Nutritionist on what type of supplement is best for you.
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