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What is Omega-3??
Omega-3 is a very important fatty acid that is found in fresh fish and is also sold in a capsule form known simply as "fish oil". Research has shown that the correct amount of omega-3 taken in everyday can help prevent heart disease, maintain optimal blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and can even promote healthy brain development and memory function. According to the American Heart Association omega-3 fatty acids not only benefit those people who are at risk for heart disease or who have heart disease, but also those people who have a perfectly healthy heart!
So how much Omega-3 should you consume every day??
The chart at the bottom lists the recommended amount of Omega-3 that should be consumed everyday according to your needs.
Getting started on a heart healthy diet today!
Here is a great shrimp recipe perfect for a summer BBQ
and it's healthy too!
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa:
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
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4 medium yellow tomatoes (1 pound), seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Several dashes hot sauce, to taste
1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1. Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, chives, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and hot sauce in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.
2. Mix shrimp, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cook the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp with the salsa in martini glasses or bowls.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 136 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 168 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 20 g protein; 2 g fiber; 419 mg sodium; 717 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (130% daily value), Iron (25% dv), Potassium (19% dv), Folate (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 vegetable; 2 1/2 very lean meat
TIP: Note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound.
Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Recipe from: www.eatingwell.com
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