Omega-3s originate in the green leaves of plants (not fish, as many believe). They’re the most abundant fat in the chloroplasts of green leaves -– and, so, they’re the most abundant fat on the planet!

The only place where omega-3s are not abundant is in the diet – and tissues -- of most Americans, who don’t eat a lot of green leaves and who do eat a lot of seeds and grains.

Most seeds and seed oils are much richer in a second family of essential fats, omega-6s, fats that compete with omega-3s for positions in our cell membranes but have very different effects on cells -- and health. Omega-6 fats are not as speedy or dynamic as omega-3s, and they promote inflammation and blood clotting.

As seed oil (vegetable oil) consumption has increased in the American diet so has the incidence of heart disease and other inflammatory disorders, including some forms of cancer. So has the incidence of depression and other neurological disorders, including autism, ADD and ADHD

Unlike most baked goods, Susie’ Smart Cookies have at least 1 gram of omega-3s per cookie and a very healthy ratio of the omega-3 and omega-6 fats. They’re still a cookie – please eat them in moderation! – but they’re a smart cookie that will help you obtain the right balance of essential fats. Don't be put off by the number of calories in the Breakfast Cookie. It's a full, satisfying breakfast, and if you eat any fewer calories at breakfast, you're sure to be snacking on something far less healthy before lunch.