The best Four ways to get more omega 3s without taking fish oil capsules

A few years back omega 3s had their time in the limelight as the latest and greatest nutrient you should focus on, with specific attention to fish oil capsules. Although certain types of fish can yield a beneficial amount of omega 3s, there seemed to be a complete black out on other sources that were equally, if not more potent.

Now that the omega 3 hysteria has faded a bit, it’s time to take a practical look at the most effective omega 3 food choices you can make today. After all, the health benefits of cardiovascular, muscle,
joint, brain, immune, skin, and digestive support is worth getting it right.
Chia seeds

Chia has become popularized in recent years, thankfully, for it’s nutritional power and not the gimmicky chia pet. Chia is an excellent source of omega 3, and provides about 60 percent of your daily needs in 1 tablespoon. To make sure you absorb the omega 3s efficiently, soak your chia for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour prior to use, or you can also grind your chia seeds as well for maximum freshness.

You can use chia in smoothies, kefir, kombucha, cereal, baked goods, salads, and yogurt. A popular and delicious way to enjoy it is to make chia seed pudding. For organic chia seeds and a coconut chia pudding recipe, go here.
Flaxseeds

Flax is an excellent source of fatty acids, most notably omega 3s, with about 39 percent of your recommended daily intake being achieved in 1 tablespoon of flax seed. For proper bioavailability, consider ground flax, cold pressed flaxseed oil, or even making a flaxseed tea, which extracts all the nutrients of the flax into a highly bioavailable liquid. You can easily make a flaxseed tea by using this recipe.