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Are omega-3 fatty acids better than omega-6?

Are omega-3 fatty acids better than omega-6?

By: The WellBeing Team

It’s important to have a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in our diet. Excessive omega-6 has been shown to provoke inflammatory reactions. Keep reading for some great recipes to boost your omega-3 and lower your omega-6 intake!


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Ingredients

  • Pastry
  • 1½ cups plain wholemeal flour
  • 1 cup linseed/sunflower/almond meal (LSA)
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp linseed oil
  • 2 free-range eggs, whisked
  • 1 tsp purified water
  • Filling
  • 4 fillets of fresh sardines, or 2 tins
  • 4 fillets of anchovies
  • 1 Spanish onion, diced and sautéed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, sliced and sautéed
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary and oregano , chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped continental parsley
  • 1 large Desiree potato, cooked and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese

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The WellBeing Team

The WellBeing Team

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