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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for Omega 3
  1. Omega-3 fats - Good for your heart 
    Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat . We need these fats to build brain cells and for other important functions. Omega-3s help keep your heart healthy and protected against ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000767.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Omega-3 fatty acids (image) 
    Omega-3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat that the body derives from food. Omega-3s (and omega-6s) are known as essential fatty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19302.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Healthy food trends -- flaxseeds 
    ... many other bodily processes. Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3s and omega-6s, which are essential fatty acids. ... oil is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Eating flaxseeds can help boost your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000728.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Vegetarian diet 
    ... orange juice, and soy, almond and rice milk Omega-3 fatty acids : Omega-3s may be important for your heart and brain health. You can get omega-3s from these foods: Fatty fish, such as halibut, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002465.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Healthy Meals Myths & Facts Quiz 
    ... albacore tuna, which are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Eating fish a few times a week ... answer is myth. Soy is rich in fiber, omega-3 fats, and protein. It also contains polyunsaturated fats, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/002436_43.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Facts about polyunsaturated fats 
    ... your risk for heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 and omega-6 fats. These are essential fatty ... acids, so you must get them from food. Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Type 2 Diabetes: How Healthy Is Your Lifestyle? 
    ... salmon, mackerel, or sardines, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Skinless chicken and turkey, soy, and ... monounsaturated fat, which is good for your heart. Omega-3 fats found in fish, shellfish, flaxseeds, and walnuts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000313_57.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Healthy food trends -- chia seeds 
    ... are also rich in the essential fatty acids: omega-3 and omega-6. Essential fatty acids are fatty substances that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000727.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Diet and cancer 
    ... calcium and get enough vitamin D. Eat more omega-3 fatty acids (fatty fish, flaxseed oil, walnuts) than omega-6 fatty acids (corn oil, safflower oil, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002096.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Eating right during pregnancy 
    ... foods that are: High in protein Rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats and lower in trans fats and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000584.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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