half the fat in them comes from PUFAs, and
therefore they should be eaten only
occasionally, or treated like a condiment,
sprinkled on salads, vegetables, or main
dishes.
OMEGA-3
TECHNICALITIES
You’ve probably heard that flax,
walnuts, chia, and hemp are good
sources of omega-3 fatty acids—
so why do we say they should be
consumed only occasionally? The
omega-3s in these sources are in a
form called alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA)—not the anti-
inflammatory stuff (EPA and
DHA). Your body can convert
ALA to EPA and DHA, but the
process is long, and can be
impeded by a variety of dietary