I came across some great information in an article online called Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Antioxidants in Edible Wild. It talked about how edible plants can give us more alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and larger amounts of vitamin E and vitamin C than what is provided in cultivated plants. I recenetly learned that Omega-3 fatty acids are considered to be of the essential fatty acid variety. They are very important to our health and cannot be created by the body.
Because of this, omega-3 fatty acids need be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut. It can also be found in algae and krill, some plants, and nut oils. omega-3 fatty acids are also called polyunsaturated fatty acids which helps with brain function as well as normal growth and development. I had the opportunity to go on a salmon fishing trip up in Alaska last year and we were successful in catching some great salmon. When I got home, I froze the fish, which keeps quite nicely if you package it in bags that won’t allow freezer burn. All I need to do is take out a little bit and cook it up whenever I want. It’s a great way to get those Omega 3′s.