To make the most of the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy heart, there is one main question to answer: What kinds of food should I be consuming so that my body gets the appropriate intake of Omega-3 (EPA and DHA)?
There are two types of polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids: the shorter-chain Omega-3, such as ALA and the longer-chain Omega-3, such as EPA and DHA. ALA is found in plant sources, while EPA and DHA are found only in fish and seafood.
FISH AND SEEFOOD:
NATURAL SOURCE OF EPA AND
DHA OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
Fish and seafood constitute a natural source of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids, while providing additional nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and minerals. For this reason, it is recommended to consume fish and seafood on a regular basis for a varied and balanced diet.
The easiest way to get the EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids that your organism needs is through the foods that contain them.
EPA AND DHA OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN WHITE-MEAT FISH AND DARK-MEAT FISH
Over the past few years, the benefits of dark-meat fish as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids have taken great publicity. Apart from the dark-meat fish, there are other sea products, such as white-meat fish, shellfish and cephalopods, which are also a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, providing or even exceeding, per portion, the daily intake of Omega-3 recommended for a healthy heart. Frozen fish, such as hake, is an easy way to always have at home a natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
For a healthy and balanced diet, it is recommended to consume fish and seafood 3 to 4 times per week, as well as to go for a variety of white-meat fish, dark-meat fish, shellfish and cephalopods.
Pescanova offers a great variety of sea products, which form a natural source of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids and at the same time perfectly complement modern lifestyle, so that everyone can enjoy anytime food contributing to a healthy heart.
FRESHNESS HAS A TASTE. WILL YOU TRY?
Tasty, healthy dishes that keep the freshness of the sea intact
SQUID FILLET WITH PICO DE GALLO 
HAKE BURGERS WITH ICEBERG LETTUCE, TARTARE SAUCE AND SKIN POTATOES 
TAGLIATELLE WITH ARGENTINE SHRIMP, CREAM CHEESE, BASIL AND GARLIC
