Did you know that Omega 3s are one type of fat you should be including in your weekly diet? That’s right—every week. That’s because omega 3s are good for your heart and brain health, and also have anti-inflammatory powers.

That said, how do you ensure that the food that you eat is delivering omega 3s—or, better yet, a solid source of omega 3s? We’ll tell you.

First, let's talk about Omega 3s.

Omega 3s are one of two major classes of polyunsaturated fats—and, remember, polyunsaturated fats are what health experts consider healthy types of fat.

There are 3 main Omega 3 fats—alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is the only true omega 3 that must come from your diet -- the human body can’t make it. It can, however, make EPA from ALA (and then make DHA from EPA), but the conversion rate is so poor that it’s practically essential to get EPA and DHA from the diet, too. That’s also why experts almost always recommend that you also get EPA and DHA through foods or supplements.

How Much Omega 3 Fat is Recommended? 

The National Academy of Medicine is the organization that develops recommendations for how much of each vitamin and mineral—from A to Zinc—kids and adults should be consuming each day. But Omega 3s are a bit of an outlier: the last time the National Academy of Medicine looked into this essential fatty acid, the organization concluded that there isn’t enough data to say just how much we should be striving for each day. Instead, they set what’s called an “adequate intake” level—and those are merely levels meant to ensure nutritional adequacy. Think of them as the bare minimum.

Adequate Intakes (AIs) for Omega 3s

Source: National Institutes of Health

So, with that said, how can you identify food products that are the best foods for Omega 3?

A combination of plants and fish is what’s recommended.

However, it’s important to note that fish eat microalgae and that’s where their omega 3s are originally synthesized. Microalgae can bio-concentrate toxins and heavy metals, which is why plant-based sources (like hemp!) are touted as ‘cleaner.’  

Victory Hemp ingredients are considered ‘clean’ with a transparent supply chain, are Non-GMO Project Certified, Kosher, and come in natural or Certified Organic, and unlike some other forms of plant-based proteins are processed without solvents.

Foods Most Often Cited as the Best Foods for Omega 3

Bottom Line on the Best Foods for Omega 3s

The importance of Omega 3 fats in your diet isn’t going away, particularly because our typical Western diet is inherently low in Omega 3s. But omega 3 fats are not synonymous with seafood. There are a handful of plant-based sources that are rich with omega 3s—and Victory Hemp proteins and oils are among them. In fact, Victory Hemp products deliver the perfect Omega 3 : Omega 6 ratio of 3:1.

Plus, Victory Hemp uses a proprietary process to craft our newest products so these products have a neutral flavor that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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