What's up with the Omegas?

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard about the health benefits of Omega-3. But what about Omega-6? From Women's Health:

The food world is always looking for a new agent of evil. Now in the cross hairs: omega-6s. These fatty acids may soon get the trans-fat treatment, with products proudly touting that they're O-6 free. Yet you need at least 12 grams a day to strengthen your immune system and keep your skin from getting as scaly as a croc clutch. So why the bad rep? Americans eat up to 20 times more omega-6s than omega-3s; the imbalance boosts the risk of cancer and heart disease. The fix: Scale back on processed foods that use omega-6 rich oils (sunflower and corn). Then jack up your omega-3 intake by eating fatty fish and EPA/DHA-fortified foods.

Personally, I take fish oil every day. And lots of it. Especially since I'm not a huge fish fan. I honestly believe that this has in large part been the reason my blood tests have come back with outstanding results. More on the miracles of fish oil to come...