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

• 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

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

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.

• 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

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