10. Beef
A cooked beef short rib provides 1,721 mg of omega-6 per 3 oz. Beef also provides essential nutrients like iron, protein, zinc and B vitamins. You can include 3 ounces of beef once or twice a week for a healthy diet. Lamb is also one source of food high in omega-6 (3,307 mg per oz.)
Important Takeaways
Anything in excess is not good. Omega-6 is an essential fatty acid but it must be consumed in moderation and its food sources should be taken in the right amounts. There should always be a balance between omega-6 and omega-3 for a healthy diet. The recommended ratio is about 2:1 omega-6 to omega-3.
