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November 25, 2008

Mind your omega-3s

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, healthy eating, nutrition, and omega 3s
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Most of us have heard that omega-3s are good for you. But how do can you get a regular dose of heart-healthy fat besides popping a vitamin? Start with the top contenders: fatty fish like salmon, tuna, herring and sardines; flaxseed; soybeans; and oils from those foods. Today, challenge yourself to make at least 3 meals that are high in omega-3s. Once you see how easy it is, you might do it more often.

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    anncox18 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I always put it in out turkey meatballs, meatloaf, any breads or muffins we make. I always forget to put it in pancakes1

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    aprilmaestas commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I add one tbsp. of flax oil to my morning smoothy, and eat a handful of almonds everyday. I also sprinkle ground flax meal on salads and yogurt.

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    davmarbryant1 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I add one large TBSP grounded flax seed to my cereal every morning. There are recipes of Banana Bread and Chocolate Chhip cookies that have grounded flax seed in it. These are just a few of the many ways flax seed can be applied into the diet.

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    Dorothy_2008 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I had a baked Salmon Burger for Lunch. 680 mg Omrga 3’s

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    kristyf commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I add teaspoon of flaxseed or sunflower seeds to my oatmeal in the morning. I find it adds texture and interest to my everyday meal.

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    genevieve commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I grind my flaxseed and mix it with my yogurt and mixed berries for my am and pm snacks.I think the biggest challenge is to get more of it into my children’s diet. They are not too keen on the flaxseed in their yogurt! :p

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    angelann1300 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I like to make tuna quesadilla’s. Mix tuna,shredded cheese,& cream cheese. Spread on flour tortilla. And sandwich with tortilla. Pan fry with olive oil for 2 min. each side. It makes a quick meal and is great tasting.

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    keonna2003 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I add Flaxseed to my salads and or my Steel Ground Cooked oats or Muesli throughout the day. I Grind up about 2 TBSP in my Coffee Grinder and it turns it into a Flaxseed Meal. I also add the flaxseed to some Sweet Potatoe Pancake mixture to spruce up the Fiber Content or if I’m making a Tofu & Banana Smoothie, I also add the Flax….

    Brenda

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    kyhardin commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I serve salmon 3 times a week & my partner & I love it!