The Real Age website is our source of information on where to find the best Omega-3s: a serving of wild salmon, of course. (Safflower oil is rich in omega-6 fats; olive oil is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats that also fight disease but contains no omega-3 fats.)

Keep in mind, however, that omega-3 levels can vary greatly in fish depending upon where it came from. It’s often difficult to know exactly how much omega-3 fats fish contain, regardless of whether it’s wild or farmed. Check their chart to see which fish provides your best chance of a healthy dose of omega-3s.
If you don’t eat fish, a backup plan for getting your omega-3s is to take fish oil supplements. As a good starting point, some experts recommend 500 milligrams per day from a supplement containing EPA and DHA—two important forms of omega-3s.

(Ultimately, fish oil supplements should not exceed 2 grams per day. Fish oil supplements may not be for everyone, so be sure to consult your physician before taking.)

PANCAKES TO THE RESCUE!
From www.care2.com

Purify With Pancakes…no kidding!

With all of nature’s bounty from which to choose ingredients, preparing food that purifies and detoxifies your body should be an ongoing delightful adventure. If you do the main part of your shopping in the produce aisle, buying fruits, vegetables and whole grains and keeping packaged foods to a minimum, you’re on the right path. Here is a scrumptious recipe to get you started.

(Adapted from The Purification Plan: Clear Your Body of the Toxins That Contribute to Weight Gain, Fatigue, and Chronic Illness from the Editors of Rodale Health Books, Rodale, 2005).

BREAKFAST APPLE PANCAKES
These ginger-spiced pancakes are terrific, and they’re ready in just 20 minutes.

1 1/3 C whole wheat flour
1/3 C ground flaxseed meal mixed into ½ C water
1 Tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free, such as Rumford’s)
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 C applesauce
3/4 C fat-free egg substitute
1/4 C honey
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
1 apple, shredded

Coat a large, non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. In blender or food processor, pulse the whole wheat and baking powder, ginger, baking soda, applesauce, flaxseed + water mixture, honey and oil until just combined. By hand, stir the apple into the batter.

For each pancake, spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of the batter onto the skillet. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining batter.

These pancakes are good for digestion, improving liver function and colon health. Apples contain pectin, a kind of water-soluble fiber that sweeps the intestines clean of toxins. Whole wheat flour and flaxseed are also rich in fiber. (Serves 12.)