I’m not the first and I certainly won’t be the last to say it: don’t be scared of eating fat. In fact, it is essential to our health for multiple reasons, and it’s important to understand the differences between the various types of fats that we can get obtain from our diets. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are particularly important to pay attention to, as they are not created by the human body and are often not consumed in sufficient quantities. Check out these articles to gain a better understanding of why you should and how you can start to include more of these essential fats in your diet.
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids
http://www.goodfats101.com/fats-101/omega-3s/
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/5-foods-high-in-omega-3.htm