NUTRITIONIST’S NOTEBOOK: Omega-3 Seeds

Why do we need omega-3 fats?

Omega-3s are a type of polyunsaturated fat and we need them in our diet because our bodies cannot make them. They are an essential part of our cell membranes, a key component for several hormones and they help regulate inflammation in the body. They can also reduce cholesterol plaque build-up in your blood vessels and have a stabilising effect on your heart rate. As if that wasn’t enough, they also help combat some inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

All this makes omega-3s vital to good health but we tend to eat too little of them. Flaxseed, chia