Omega -3 Fatty Acids are essentailEssential fatty acids are, as the name suggests, essential for our bodies and they must be obtained from food or supplements. Fish oil is a good source of two omega-3 fatty acids known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Sardines, salmon and mackeral are three good sources in our food. Flax oil contains alpha linoleic acid and flaxseeds can be a useful source of the fresh oil but must be ground down to release the nutrients for digestion. (more…)