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'Mega Menu: Boost your intake of omega-3s!
'Mega Menu recipes provide easy ways to increase your daily intake of the essential omega-3 fatty acid ALA.
Omega-3 fatty acids are known for protecting heart health. One type of omega-3, called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is considered an essential fatty acid because the human body can not make it from other types of fat. Therefore, we must get ALA from food.
Walnuts are one of the top sources of ALA. Experts recommend consuming 1.1 to 1.6 grams of ALA each day (1.1 grams for women and 1.6 grams for men). A small, 1-ounce handful of walnuts provides 2.6 grams of ALA.
'Mega Menu recipes provide delicious, easy ways to add omega-3 ALA-rich dishes to meals throughout the week. The recipes were designed to keep calories as low as possible while maximizing flavor and minimizing fuss.
By simply adding a few 'Mega Menu recipes to your routine, you can easily meet your daily requirement for ALA.
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