Almond is a nut which is very healthy and nutritious for you. It is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants. Almonds also contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Almonds can be eaten as delicious snack or add them in salads or you can simply eat them raw. Research studies have found that almonds have various health benefits.

Omega-3 fatty acids are said to be an essential fatty acid. They are needed for the better health of the human body but the body does not have the ability to make them.Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in some of the foods people eat such as fish.

There are several ways to incorporate Omega-3 into our diet, typically eating lots of fish would be the best source; however with today's environmental issues, many of our waters are contaminated with mercury, PCBS, heavy metals and other toxins.