Omega-3’s and Healthy Lifestyles

Omega-3’s are nutrients that many people have heard of, but few know much about.

In fact, according to the Kelton Society for Women’s Health Research, more than two-thirds (68 %) of women surveyed say their doctor has not spoken with them about the benefits of Omega 3s, and still more – 72% – say they don’t know how to get Omega 3s in their diets.

With that in mind, it’s not surprising that as many as 80% of women and children are not consuming enough Omega 3s (Source: Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, M.D).

This is unfortunate considering some of the most significant benefits of Omega-3’s relate directly to women and children, including:

• Reducing the risk of heart disease – the number one killer of women, and
• Improving the near- and long-term health and well-being of expectant mothers and their newborns. In particular, studies show that Omega-3’s are important for brain development and moms who take Omega-3’s during pregnancy deliver babies with better vision acuity.

To help shed light on Omega-3’s, it is important to understand that they are polyunsaturated fatty acids – ‘good fats’ in other words.

But, not all Omega-3’s are created equal. Look for EPA and DHA, which are the best sources of Omega-3’s for heart health. These fatty acids are found in oily, cold water fish like salmon and cod. These are all good sources of Omega 3s. The catch is – as a rule – Americans do not eat enough fish to reap the benefits of Omega-3’s. Plus, there are questions about what is and isn’t safe when consuming fish, especially as it relates to pregnant women and children.

Omega Farms provides more options for people with a variety of tastes and dietary needs, to increase their daily intake of Omega-3 in convenient foods they consume on a regular basis.

Omega Farms - The Smart and Healthy Choice

Omega Farms all natural, delicious dairy products are a pure and direct source of Omega-3 fatty acids – the “good fats” – that promote a healthy mind, body and heart.

Omega-3’s in dairy staples, such as milk, cheese, and probiotic nonfat yogurt is a win-win situation; especially when you consider less than half of women consume the recommended allowance of calcium and calcium intake falls short in kids as early as nine years old.

One serving of Omega Farms milk, cheese, probiotic yogurt and orange juice with Omega-3’s, provides 75mg of complete Omega-3, EPA and DHA, per serving. We provide the best source of Omega-3, from purified fish oil, that is taste and odor-free.