The Fat You Need to Get Pregnant

Omega-3 is the most important here because we get a lot of omega-6 fatty acids in our every day diet from corn, soy, safflower, canola and sunflower oils. Omega-3 fatty acids are found mostly in fish and seaweeds.

For optimum health, these two types of fatty acids should be equal, on a 1:1 ratio. Today’s diet is more like 20:1 for most people because of our heavy usage of omega-6 oils. Omega-3 fats contain two acids that are crucial to good health: DHA and EPA. These two acids have been shown to help many forms of disease.

Low levels of DHA have been linked to depression and other mental health issues. During pregnancy, a lack of DHA may be associated with premature birth, low birth weight and hyperactivity in children.

By eating two servings of fish per week, you can increase your levels of omega-3s in your diet. With the concern of mercury levels found in fish today and the high cost of omega 3 dense fish such as wild Alaskan salmon averaging $20lb, in many cases taking a supplement is a safer and more cost effective way to go.

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