Category: Omega-3

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. We compare how many days’ worth of omega-3 are found in servings of seafood. For good health and the prevention of chronic disease, the suggested daily amounts of long-chain omega-3 fats are 0.61g for men and 0.43g for women. Fatty fish are a rich source

What's omega-3? Long-chain omega-3 fats, which include EPA, DPA and DHA, are only found in animal foods, particularly fatty fish, and foods enriched with long-chain omega-3. ALA is a short-chain omega-3 found in plant foods. ALA is also good for health, but there is no specific recommendation for the amount required to promote good health.

We explain the benefits of eating salmon. King salmon were introduced to NZ in the 1800s but their numbers in the 'wild' never increased enough to establish a viable commercial fishery. Fortunately for salmon lovers, salmon farming, an industry that is only 30 years old globally, is now established in the Marlborough Sounds and at