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What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3s are essenti

What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that support brain health, heart health, prevention of miscarriage, optimal fetal development and our cell membranes by making them more fluid/flexible, protect them from harm and support the transport of nutrients more efficiently. Omega-3s also support mental health & depression, weight loss, reducing liver fat, arthritis and intestinal inflammation.

95% of Americans do not get enough DHA & EPA

3 Types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) - short chain fatty acid, most common form in the Western diet, from plants, found in flax seed/oil, chia seeds, walnuts
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) & DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) - long chain fatty acids, found in wild-caught mackerel, salmon, cod liver oil, herring, oysters, sardines, anchovies, algae and seaweed

*our bodies can convert ALA to EPA or DHA, but only a small percentage of ALA is converted to EPA and even less into DHA
*EPA & DHA are the most important and are used by the brain
*In order to get EPA & DHA from fish, the fish need to be wild-caught (eat algae) because farmed fish eat grains
*DHA is the most important during pregnancy as it supports the baby’s brain and eye development

Other food sources:
pasture-raised eggs
pasture-raised, grass-fed beef
hemp seeds
spinach
brussels sprouts

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What are essential fatty acids? Omega-3, 6 and 9 a

What are essential fatty acids?
Omega-3, 6 and 9 are EFAs because our bodies cannot make these and we need to obtain them from food sources daily. EFAs are important for skin health, cell membrane structure, immune function, nervous system function, vision and gene expression.

Stay tuned for the best food sources and more details specific to each type of EFA!

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You do not have to give up foods you love to eat h

You do not have to give up foods you love to eat healthy! Take a look at some of these cookie upgrades below.

products:
*increased fiber helps balance blood sugar & keep you full longer
*short list of ingredients that are recognizable
*no controversial ingredients
*sustainable and healthier oils

Highkey Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies @highkeysnacks - 0g of added sugar, 2g of fiber, almond flour, coconut oil
Love + Chew @loveandchewbrands - <1g of added sugar, 5g of fiber, 7g of protein, no oil, plant-based, fair trade chocolate, gluten-free, non GMO
BHU Foods @bhufoods - 0g of added sugar, 12g of fiber, 11g of protein, organic certified sustainable palm oil, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified
Emmy’s Organics @emmysorganics - 4g of added sugar, 2g of fiber, no oil, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified
Partake Vanilla Wafers @partakefoods - 5g of added sugar, 3g of fiber, Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten Free, Non-GMO Verified
Maxines Heavenly Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies @maxinesheavenly - 2g of added sugar, 2g of fiber, oat flour, coconut oil, Non-GMO Verified

other great options:
Jack’s Paleo Kitchen
Steven & Andy’s Organics

options I reviewed that did not make the list because there was not enough fiber relative to the grams of carbs:
Siete
Simple Mills
Brune Kitchen
Bakeology
Made Good
Back to Nature
Newman’s Own Organics

sources:
https://highkey.com/collections/shop-all-products/products/mini-cookies-chocolate-chip-1
https://www.loveandchew.com/collections/shop-all/products/pumpkin-chip-1
https://bhufoods.com/collections/all/products/fit-vegan-protein-cookie-chocolate-chip
https://emmysorganics.com/products/peanut-butter-9-pack-8-bags
https://partakefoods.com/products/vanilla-wafers
https://maxinesheavenly.com/collections/super-soft-baked-cookies/products/almond-chocolate-chunk

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#selflove #selfcare #patience #healthyhabits #balance #growthmindset #positivity #noexcuses #motivation #inspiration #moodboard #progress #mindset

Craving cookies? Taking a look at some of the most

Craving cookies? Taking a look at some of the most popular products. These are packed with controversial ingredients. Stay tuned for upgrades that satisfy your craving without the spike in blood sugar and have cleaner ingredients!

products:
*Milano - 10g of added sugar, 1g of fiber, palm oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil (AKA Trans Fat!)
*Nutty Buddy - 19g of added sugar, 1g of fiber, dextrose, palm oil, soybean oil, artificial flavors
*Famous Amos - 9g of added sugar, 1g of fiber, dextrose, palm oil, artificial flavors, ammonium bicarbonate
*Oreo - 14g of added sugar, <1g of fiber, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors
*Chips Ahoy - 10g of added sugar, <1g of fiber, canola oil, palm oil, high fructose corn syrup, ammonium phosphate, artificial flavors, caramel color
*Nutter Butter - 8g of added sugar, <1g of fiber, hydrogenated vegetable oil (AKA Trans Fat!), soybean oil, canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, artificial flavor
*Nilla Wafer - 10g of added sugar, 0g of fiber, soybean oil, canola oil, palm oil, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors

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