Why are omega-3′s important?
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential: as they cannot be naturally made by the human body, they need to be consumed in the diet or taken as nutritional supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, such as omega-3, can reduce cholesterol levels, help protect against cardiovascular disease, strengthen the immune system and play a role in the preservation of the protective membranes covering the nervous system.
Omega-3 fats play a crucial role in brain function, help improve learning abilities and fight memory loss, support eye health, reduce inflammation (their anti-inflammatory properties improve muscle recovery after physical exercise), act as a natural mood stabilizer and help lower the risk of depression.
Food sources of omega-3 fats include:
- Cold water fish
- Walnuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds
- Green vegetables
- Olive and flaxseed oils
- Flax, chia and hemp seeds
- Eggs
- Avocado
However, as the amount of nutrients in our food is getting lower and lower due to commercial food processing and industrialization, it is best to add nutritional supplements – such as
Omega-3 Land Art.
RECIPE: HOLIDAY GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FETA
Ingredients :
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into squares
- 5 beets, peeled and cut into squares
- 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. coconut or olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (if lactose intolerant, use feta made from goat milk)
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing :
- 1 tsp. Land Art Omega-3
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tsp. maple syrup
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions :
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the vegetables (squash, beets, onion and garlic) as indicated.
- Place the vegetables in a bowl and add the melted coconut oil (or olive oil) and the honey. Mix well.
- Spread vegetables out on the cookie sheet, then add the rosemary sprigs, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop the almonds and the parsley. Crumble the feta.
- Prepare the dressing.
- Mix the grilled vegetables with the remaining ingredients, then add the dressing.
Enjoy!
Vanessa Labelle
PommeEtSucre.com
