A diet rich in fish, flax seeds and nuts, also known as the Mediterranean diet, has long been credited as being heart healthy. More recently, it has also been confirmed as being brain healthy. The two primary types of healthy omega-3 fats are called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found in flax seeds, flax oil, walnuts, walnut oil and pumpkin seeds. DHA is found in salmon, sardines, tuna and other fatty fish. Both support healthy brain and heart function.

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