{"id":11228,"date":"2020-02-12T21:44:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T21:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/?p=11228"},"modified":"2020-02-12T21:45:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T21:45:51","slug":"benefits-of-omega-3s-and-why-theyre-so-popular-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/diet-nutrition\/healthy-eating\/benefits-of-omega-3s-and-why-theyre-so-popular-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Omega-3s and Why They’re So Popular Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you follow health and nutritional news, you’ve probably heard a considerable amount about omega-3s. What are they, and what makes them so popular at the moment?<\/p>\n

Omega-3s are a type of fatty acid that benefits human health. They help everybody, from expectant mothers to those with chronic health conditions. Read on to discover the science behind the hype and learn how to incorporate more of these substances within your diet.<\/p>\n

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    They Promote Infant Brain Health\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    DHA is a type of omega-3 fatty acid critical to brain health and development. This substance accounts for\u00a040% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids<\/a>\u00a0in your brain. Since your infant’s brain develops in the womb, it makes sense that women need to consume more of the substance during pregnancy.<\/p>\n

    Research indicates that mothers who consume DHA have\u00a0infants who perform better<\/a>\u00a0on tests involving problem-solving. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, you can look for certain varieties of algae or foods fortified with the substance. It occurs naturally in fatty fish and eggs.<\/p>\n

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      They May Boost Fertility\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Your diet can significantly impact your overall fertility. For example,\u00a0only 17% of women<\/a>\u00a0who follow the Mediterranean diet, which is high in omega-3s, reported reproductive issues, as opposed to 26% who ate a more western meal plan.<\/p>\n

      If you’re trying to conceive, try adding fish and eggs to your diet at least twice per week. However, if you follow a vegan diet, you can still find omega-3s in plants \u2014 most notably nuts and seeds. Try\u00a0the consuming plant-based sources<\/a>\u00a0of the nutrient:<\/p>\n