What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that your body needs to maintain health. They are actually used as energy to keep organs like your heart and lungs functioning properly. Some types of Omega-3s are DHA, EPA, and ALA. DHA is critical for your heart to function and is extremely important in children’s brain development. EPA is another critical omega-3 that helps maintain heart health, cognitive function, and even is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. ALA is…

February is Heart Health Month, and at Organic Roots we are celebrating all things heart healthy! Walk the aisles of our store or flip through our Hot Deals ad and look out for the little hearts that let you know which items are good for your heart! And to help give you a general idea of the best Whole Foods for health, we made this list for you to see which foods to eat for heart heatlh!   Beets Beets are…