Best Way to Take Fish Oil for Omega-3

Obviously, just eating fish regularly is the easiest way to get omega-3 fatty acids into one's diet.  Fish is not always readily available, and it doesn't hold as well in the fridge as other meats, and suffers from freezing more as well.  For those who live in coastal regions, fish is an easy, convenient, and wonderfully tasty choice.  Making that extra effort to get more fish into the diet is well worth it, but for people who do not like fish, there are alternatives to making fish a regular part of one's diet. 

Fish oil supplements are a quick way to down the daily USRDA of omega-3 fatty acids.  Ordinary fish oil gel-caps are notorious for causing fishy belching for hours after the dosage is taken, and it is often recommended they be taken more than once a day.   Burp less fish oil tablets are available as well, at an additional cost.  Vegetarians can get sufficient omega-3 by supplementing with vitamins made from micro-algae, and by adding walnuts and ground flaxseed to their diet. 

Fish is inexpensive if purchased in appropriate serving sizes.  Two 3.5 oz filets of tuna or salmon each week provide a whopping dose of protein and take care of the omega-3 requirements.  These oily fish contain more of the beneficial omega-3.  It is quick and easy to prepare fish, with the most common mistake being overcooking it.  It can be seared, broiled, grilled, sautéed, and baked, and can even be eaten raw as sushi, sashimi, or tartar.  Frying is obviously a less healthy choice.  Many pre-made seasoning options are also available to help make cooking fish easier.  Add two servings of fish per week for a healthier lifelong lifestyle.