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2. Americans get too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 ... - AOL

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   Try a whole-grain wrap (omega-6s) filled with tuna (omega-3s), hummus (omega-6s) and veggies. Enjoy chia seed pudding as breakfast or a snack (to boost omega-3s). Choose oils with a better omega ...

3. Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart ...

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   The benefits of chia seeds come from protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. A dietitian explains how many chia seeds to eat in a day and risks.

4. What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Every Day - AOL

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   "What’s nice about chia seeds is that they have a mix of heart-healthy nutrients such as omega-3s and fiber," Sauceda says. "Fiber has cholesterol-lowering effects, and omega-3’s protect the ...

5. α-Linolenic acid - Wikipedia

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   ALA is found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed, walnuts, chia, hemp, and many common vegetable oils. In terms of its structure, it is named all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. [3] In physiological literature, it is listed by its lipid number, 18:3 (n−3). It is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and three cis double bonds.

6. 25 Mouthwatering Foods That Are Great for Your Heart - AOL

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   Flax seeds are high in the Omega-3 fatty acids that hearts love and are even known to reduce the risk of stroke. "Flax, like chia, is high in Omega-3, and is particularly helpful in managing blood ...

7. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   The proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet may have metabolic consequences. [2] Unlike omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 fatty acids are not classed as essential fatty acids because they can be created by the human body from monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids, and are therefore not essential in the diet.

8. List of omega-3 fatty acids - Wikipedia

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   Mammals are unable to synthesize omega−3 fatty acids, but can obtain the shorter-chain omega−3 fatty acid ALA (18 carbons and 3 double bonds) through diet and use it to form the more important long-chain omega−3 fatty acids, EPA (20 carbons and 5 double bonds) and then from EPA, the most crucial, DHA (22 carbons and 6 double bonds). [2]

9. Is Canned Tuna Healthy? 9 Benefits & Risks - AOL

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   "Canned tuna is a nutritious, low-fat source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, rich in vitamins and minerals, and its versatility allows it to be used in salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes ...