Your kids might need more Omega 3 if they suffer from dry skin, depression, or fatigue.  Including it in their diet may help reduce stress, lower hostility rate in young adults, reduce levels of aggression, (a definite plus if you have a toddler) lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, may protect against macular degeneration (which my father-in-law is blind from).

The most impressive effects to me though, according to WH Foods, Omega 3 can reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body’s ability to respond to insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism, and is expressed primarily by adipocytes (fat cells). So, you know your kids need more but which foods have Omega 3?

1. Flaxseeds (Highest at 3.5g for 2 TBL.)
2. Walnuts (2.27g for 1/4 cup)
3. Salmon (2.09g for 4 oz.)
4. Sardines (1.36g for 3.25 oz. can)
5. Soybeans (1.03 g for 1 cup)
6. Halibut (0.62g for 4 oz.)
7. Shrimp  (0.37g per 4 oz.)
8. Tofu  (0.36g per 4 oz.)
9. Snapper (0.36g per 4 oz.)
10. Scallops  (0.35g per 4 oz.)

Of course there are always supplements, but research has shown omega-3 is best absorbed through food of course. It’s my opinion that flaxseed meal or oils are easy to add to many foods, without compromising flavour. You can add it to baked goods, smoothies and salads.