Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. It needs to be obtained from the diet. Foods such as fish, soybeans, tofu and flaxseed are good sources for obtaining omega 3 fatty acids.1
Fast Facts:
- Vegetarians should be sure to include foods sources of omega 3 in their diet such as soybean, nuts, seeds and wheat germ.1
- One teaspoonful of flaxseed oil will supply the daily requirement of a common omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid.1
- Fatty fish are high in two types of omega-3 fatty acids>2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Questions About Vegetarian Diets
- ↑ American Heart Association: Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Foods High in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Good Sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Last update: Sep. 8, 2009
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