Foods Rich in Omega 3 You’ll Actually Like

Omega-3 has been a nutritional buzzword for years. The list of benefits for adding this fatty acid to your diet keeps growing. New research from UVA Health shows that omega-3s may help with pulmonary fibrosis. This lung scarring disease typically worsens with time. But enough omega-3s can slow the decline down.

The best sources of omega-3 are fish. Particularly fatty cold water fish. But if you’re like me, sardines, oysters, and mackerel aren’t on your usual grocery list. And while kids may chomp on a fish stick, herring is a much harder sell.

If you’re vegan, don’t like fish, or have other dietary restrictions, getting enough omega-3 rich foods can be a challenge.

So, why are omega-3s so important that we can’t just skip them? And which omega-3 foods can fit your personal taste, dietary restrictions, and budget?  

What Is Omega 3 Good For?

Omega-3 fatty acids have a long (and growing) list of health benefits.

This good fat may lower the risk of:

• Heart disease
• Stroke-causing blood clots
• Breast cancer (and other cancers)
• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Omega-3s can also help with symptoms of:

• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Crohn’s disease
• Depression
• ADHD
• Asthma

There are also some overall health benefits. Omega-3s can help lower triglycerides and reduce inflammation.