Food For Thought: The Joys And Benefits Of Living Vegan

In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly important fatty acids that are vital for brain, heart, mood, eye, and overall health. You’ve probably heard recommendations to eat fish to get your omega-3 fats, but listen to understand exactly what these fats are—and why skipping the middle fish is beneficial.What’s also essential is getting an amount of omega-3s that truly protects your brain, heart, and other organs. The best way to know if you’re getting enough is to test. I share my own story—testing my Omega-3 Index (and my husband’s), learning we were low, increasing our intake, and testing again. In the episode, I share the results with you and encourage you to test yourself!In this episode, we cover:* Why omega-rich plant foods (like flax seeds and walnuts) are great for many reasons but limited when it comes to converting ALA into EPA and DHA.* How and why to skip the fish and get your omega-3s where the fish get th