Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ratio of 4:1 or 1:1 omega 6 to omega 3. In order to attain this ratio you need to increase your omega 3 intake.
Eat fish at least twice a week
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If you like fish, this would be my first choice. Fish contains DHA. Research is starting to indicate health benefits linked to DHA alone. Fish that have the highest content of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, sardines, trout, herring, and tuna. Two favorites, tilapia and catfish, have less of this fatty acid.
Be mindful of the mercury content of some saltwater fish, including tuna, especially if you are pregnant.
By — Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 09/28/2011
