- Omega-3s play an important role in the brain, providing:- DHA, which helps us to think better, and EPA which decreases inflammation and anxiety, helping us to feel better.
- Research shows that improving levels of Omega-3 oils in the diet can play a part in the treatment and prevention of:-Depression – Learning Difficulties – Behavioural Difficulties – ADHD – Schizophenia – Depression – Anxiety
- The modern diet versus our ancestors – Did You Know?Today’s diet has a lower ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 essential oils, with an average ratio of 10:1. Our Hunter-gatherer ancestors ate a ratio of 1:1.
By improving our ratio of essential oils to increase our intake of Omega-3s, we can:-
- Improve our mental health
- Improve our mood
- Decrease our anxiety
- Reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, allergies, arthritis, eczema, and infections.
4. How can we improve our consumption of Omega-3 oils?
- Eat less processed food and ready-made meals
- Cook more at home
- Eat less fried food, (Omega-3 oil is damaged by cooking)
- Add Extra Virgin Olive Oil to salads, baked potatoes, home-made hummus
- Eat more plant based foods
- Eat more oily fish
5. Good Sources of Omega-3 essential Oils
Omega-3 Fish Oils Supplements – Pumpkin Oil – Flax-Seed Oil – Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Flax-seeds – Walnuts – Salmon – Rainbow Trout – Sardines – Herring – Marine Algae (organic spirulina powder; add to juices) – Eggs (from chickens fed with Flax seeds) – Tofu – Butter (produced from grass fed animals)
6. Mix of Seeds
You can get more goodness out of seeds by grinding them in a coffee grinder, and sprinkling on breakfast cereals, soups and salads. This way, all of the nutrients will be available to process by your digestive system. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
1Tbs Sesame Seeds
1 Tbs Pumpkin Seeds
3 Tbs Flax seeds
