Q: I don't understand the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

Answered by Dr. Andrew Weil in today's issue of the Vancouver Sun.

"Many nutrition experts believe that before we relied so heavily on processed foods, humans consumed omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in roughly equal amounts. But to our great detriment, most North Americans and Europeans now get far too much of the omega 6s and not enough of the omega 3s."

NOTE: Chia seeds are a superior source of omega-3 fatty acids.