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Put away the frying pan: natural foods stores, and even a few supermarkets, sell omega-3 eggs, but are there are better, more economical ways to get desirable omega-3 fatty acids. Linked to health benefits that include prevention and treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis, omega-3s have garnered a powerful reputation in recent years. Hoping to cash in on the popularity, some egg farmers feed their hens ground flax seed to boost the omega-3 fatty acid content of a single egg from 0.04 to 0.4 grams. But, since nutritionists recommend a daily intake of three grams of omega-3s, one egg won't get you very far.
Instead of spending the extra money on flax eggs, go straight to the seed. Costing less than a nickel, a tablespoon of ground flax seed sprinkled on cereal, yogurt or applesauce provides two grams of omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds, found in the refrigerated section of health-food stores, can be ground in a clean coffee grinder or dry blender. Refrigerate in an airtight, opaque container.
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