Chronic low-grade inflammation is a root driver of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Dietary fat choices have a measurable and direct effect on inflammatory status — making this one of the most clinically relevant dimensions of fat intake.
Fish is the most concentrated dietary source of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, but it is not the only one. For people who avoid fish — whether by choice or preference — understanding the differences between omega-3 types and their non-fish sources is essential for meeting nutritional needs.
Nuts and seeds are among the most nutrient-dense sources of healthy fats, but they vary significantly in fatty acid composition. Here is how the most common options compare.
Omega-3 and omega-6 are both essential fatty acids your body can't produce on its own. Understanding the balance between them — and how modern diets have skewed it — can help you make better fat choices.
