Look at all those omega-3s. Photo courtesy of Hicker Photo
Let them eat fish! (Or at least take fish oil) Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development - “A study…reveals that omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s sensory, cognitive, and motor development. [...]

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Via Eating Fabulous comes this article discussing a study regarding getting omega-3s from fish versus fish oil. Here is the study abstract.
Here’s the conclusion:
From the article:
The 16-week study with healthy premenopausal women showed that the increases in red blood cell levels of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) [...]

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Flax is commonly touted as a good way for everyone to get their omega-3 fatty acids. Add some to your cereal. Grind it on your toast. Add the oil to your salad dressing. Bad news for vegetarians today: I’m dispelling the rumor that flax is a good [...]

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