{"id":602251,"date":"2022-04-12T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenqueen.com.hk\/?p=37484"},"modified":"2023-06-12T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:00:00","slug":"the-7-best-plant-based-sources-for-omega-3-fatty-acids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2022\/04\/12\/the-7-best-plant-based-sources-for-omega-3-fatty-acids\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Plant-Based Sources For Omega-3 Fatty Acids"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are three main types of omega-3s: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid). Eating a variety of omega-3s helps to promote heart health by curbing inflammation in blood vessels and lower levels of triglycerides, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. As well, they are crucial for mood stabilisation and other age-related causes of mental decline. DHA, in particular, is the most critical and is the main structural fat in our eyes and our cerebral cortex, the part of our brain supporting memory, language, emotion and attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on how many plant-based sources of omega-3s we can incorporate into our diet, we may still need some extra supplementation to meet the recommended guidelines of 250-500 milligrams per day for adults<\/a>. Plant-based folk who might not enjoy eating nuts and seeds, or might have allergies to them, can opt for algae-based omega-3 supplements that usually come in pill form, such as spirulina tablets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plant-based sources of omega fatty acids are more ethical<\/a> as well as more sustainable<\/a> as they do not contribute to depleting marine species and plastic pollution associated with the fishing industry. Not to mention, fish-based supplements, oils, and seafood often carry the risk of mercury poisoning, making plant-based omega-3s a safer option too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These plant-based sources of omega fatty acids are not only healthy, but delicious and versatile, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBest Vegan Omega-3 Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n