Expecting mothers should eat a balance of omega-3 and -6 to improve children’s health
The health benefits of fish as a rich source of omega-3 are already well known, but a new Japanese study has now found further evidence to suggest that ensuring adequate consumption of omega-3 when pregnant can have a beneficial effect on the child’s development, with researchers also believing they have found out why. The fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3 are both essential nutrients for the body, however in today’s modern world rather than eat a balance of the two our diets normally include an excess of omega-6 and too little omega-3, of which fish is a great source. More
