Some Tasty Ideas to Replace those Tiring Omega 3 Supplements
You don't have to take a boring supplement to get your daily Omega 3. Try these tasty treats for a healthy lifestyle instead
You want all of the benefits of Omega 3 but if you're like many people, you're sick and tired of taking handfuls of supplements to improve your health. Guess what? You don't have to. Check out these ideas for a tasty way to get all the Omega 3 you need.
Who doesn't want to be healthy? We all do. The problem lies in taking all the supplements. If you follow all of the advice you hear from the "experts" you'll be taking handfuls of supplements on a daily basis. It's okay...at first. After a while, it starts getting old -- handful after handful after handful. You not only get tired of all the pills; you begin wondering if they're doing any good.
Wonder no more. Instead of all those tiresome pills, get your Omega 3 naturally. Start collecting healthy recipes that have all the nutrients that you need. In the case of Omega 3, this is easy. The National Institute of Health recommends that you have at least 4 grams of Omega 3 fatty acids daily. Their research shows that you can significantly improve your health by eating two servings of salmon, tuna, or halibut a week.
Just two tablespoons of flaxseeds contain 3.5 grams of omega 3 fats. Get in the healthy habit of eating salad for lunch and sprinkle it with flax seeds for a tasty, nutty crunch. A 4 ounce piece of salmon not only contains 1.5 grams of omega 3 fats but is easy to prepare - simply add some spices and broil 4 minutes per side.
For breakfast and a great way to start your day, try this shake that has 65% of your daily Omega 3.
-- 1 medium banana
-- 1/2 cup whole strawberries
-- 1 1/2 cup low-fat milk
-- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
-- 1 1/2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses
-- Simply combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
For lunch, try experimenting with different salads that have salmon, walnuts, flaxseeds, halibut or try this one:
-- 4 cups of salad greens
-- 4 oz of sliced turkey breast
-- 4 oz of low-fat cheddar cheese
-- 1/4 cup of sliced cucumbers
-- 1/4 cup of diced celery
-- 3 tablespoons of chopped walnuts
-- 1 tablespoon of French dressing
This salad is delicious and with the addition of the walnuts has 98.3% of your daily requirements of Omega 3.
So you see, getting a beneficial amount of Omega 3 really isn't difficult and with these tasty ideas, you can skip the supplements and enjoy eating a deliciously healthy snack or meal.
