From Hemp to Flax: 8 Vegan Sources of Omega-3s
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Last updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

I don’t eat fish very often, so my very concerned mother said, “You’re not getting enough omega-3s!” I assured her that this healthy fat is found in many other foods besides a tuna salad sandwich. If, like me, fish doesn’t make it onto your plate regularly, you can easily obtain the recommended amount – 1.1 grams (1,100 mg) a day. Just make sure you’re including these vegan foods in your diet. Flaxseed products: One tablespoon of whole flaxseeds has 2.3 grams , one tablespoon of ground flaxmeal has 1.6 grams, and one tablespoon of organic flaxseed oil has a whopping eight grams of omega-3s

. One tablespoon of chia seeds sprinkled on your cereal or salad provides 2.5 grams of this healthy fat. Hemp products: Two tablespoons of creamy hemp seed butter offers 2.5 grams of omega-3s , and one cup of creamy Hempmilk contains 0.9 grams . Cooking oils: One tablespoon of canola oil offers 0.8 grams of omega-3s, while the same amount of olive oil may not have much, 0.1 grams, but if you cook with it often, the omega-3s will add up. Keep reading to see the other vegan sources.

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From Hemp to Flax: 8 Vegan Sources of Omega-3s