Omega 3/Omega 6

Omega 3 is a family of fats that are important for health. Omega-3 fats come in different forms: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) cannot be made in the body, so must be eaten in our diet; and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are made from ALA. The best way of ensuring we are taking enough EPA and DHA is to eat foods rich in these fats. Fish and especially oily fish are good sources of EPA and DHA. Oily fish have the highest levels so we should try and include these in our usual diet. White fish contains some omega-3 but at much lower levels than oily fish.