Want to live longer? Boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, the beneficial fats found in such foods as salmon, tuna, sardines, flaxseed, and walnuts, say health experts. Studies show the compound counteracts the disease-boosting aspects of typical Western diets that are high in cholesterol and saturated fats, including risks for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression, dementia, and other ailments. Boosting omega-3 consumption might even help in the battle of the bulge, according to researchers, who note that animal studies show that those fed diets high in the omega-3 fats gained far less weight than those fed unhealthy fats.
