By now, many of us know how important omega-3 is for our health. Harvard Medical School has hailed it a “superfood, packed with nutrients and potent disease-fighting compounds”.
Many studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce blood pressure, improves brain functioning and has anti-inflammatory properties.
On home soil, the South African Heart and Stroke Foundation recommend that one eats 2–5g of this type of fat every day.