Something fishy is going on. Research shows getting the fat off our plates is key to heart health. Yet, evidence indicates eating something known as Omega-3 fatty acids benefits most everyone.

Kay MacInnis, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation dietitian at Providence Hospital in Columbia, S.C., explains why this dietary component, most often found in fish, should be a regular part of a heart healthy diet.

“Simply stated, omega-3 fatty acids helps the blood flow more smoothly,” MacInnis says. “They are so good for you.”

MacInnis offers information about omega-3 fatty acids to take to heart:

¢ Cold water fish are the best source of omega-3 fatty acids. Some of these include salmon, tuna, mackerel and trout.

¢ Most people should include three servings of fish per week in their diets.

¢ Almonds, walnuts and flax seed oil are other sources of omega-3 fatty acids.