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Super Nutrient Spotlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Omega-3 Power Smoothie Recipe

Everyone’s heard of “Omega-3s,” more officially known as omega-3 fatty acids. We all know they’re essential and we need them, right? But what the heck are they, really, and why are they so important?
Omega-3 fatty acids are
es·sen·tial
/iˈsenCHəl/
adjective: essential
1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Omega-3s can help: 
  • Lower Triglicerides
  • Lower Blood Pressure
  • Decrease Homocysteine Levels
  • Improve Depression and Mood
  • Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Dementia
  • Lessen Rheumatoid Arthritis and Asthma
  • Reduce Inflammation Throughout the Body
  • Reduce Cardiac Deaths
  • Reduce Stroke
  • Alleviate Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Disease
And they’re even more effective when there is adequate Vitamin-D intake.

OK … But do they taste good???

YES!!

Omega-3s can be found in some rather delicious plant foods. Such as …

Chia Seeds



Flax Seeds and Flax Oil

Hemp Seeds and Hemp Protein Powders

Omega-3s are also fairly abundant in many leafy greens, with spinach having an omega 6:3 ratio of 1:5.

Here’s a chart of Omega-3 ratios for the best sources of this vital nutrient.

Has this made you hungry for some yummy Omega-3s? I have the perfect smoothie recipe for you! It will fill you up, give you essential nutrients including Omega-3s, and won’t break the bank!
Raw Food Recipe: Omega-3 Power Smoothie
makes one serving ~ $2.35 per serving
ingredients
  • 2 handfuls spinach ($.60)
  • 2 handfuls kale ($.60)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds ($.10)
  • 2 tablespoons ground chia seeds ($.20)
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped ($.05)
  • 1 banana, sliced into one inch pieces and frozen ($.20)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries ($.60)
  • 1 cup water

directions
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until very smooth.

nutritional information:       calories: 370       fat: 7 gr       carbs: 48 gr      protein: 8 gr

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Elizabeth
9 years ago

Lovely!!
I just posted a smoothie recipe featuring chia and hemp. Too funny! Check it out.
Peace & Raw Health,
Elizabeth Marie

kelli
9 years ago

great post! i've been getting the omega-3's in with hemp and flax seeds.

Cosmic
9 years ago

Gr8 post well worth blogging about!

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