The Importance of Omega 3s

Our girls have been studying nutrition in science. We recently discussed the differences in fats with an emphasis on the Omega 3s vs the Omega 6s. Omega 6 fats are consumed heavily here in the US putting our ratio of Omega 3s to Omega 6s at a dangerous level. The imbalance of the Omega 6s cause inflammation within the body. It is vital that we stay on top of attaining a high dose of Omega 3s in our diets and keep our consumption of Omega 6s (soy, corn, safflower, sunflower, canola oils) low.

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