No. 61

ALA Food Sources

Protecting Your Heart and Reducing Inflammation With Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)

Omega 3’s are commonly found in fish oil. In addition to fish oil, ALA is proven to be effective against incidence of sudden heart attack, development of heart disease and the reduction of inflammation. So where do these important Omega 3 sources exist in foods?

Alpha-Linolenic Acid is found in

• nuts
• grains
• seeds

The highest levels are found in

• chia seeds (64%)
• kiwi fruit seeds (62%)
• flax seeds & oil (55%)
• hemp seeds & oil (20%)

Other good sources include; 

walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, olives, kale, spirulina, and spinach.