How to Get Omega-3s if You Are a Vegetarian

There are plenty of plant-based foods with the omega 3 we need. Here are a few choices, and some recipes to add to your repertoire, to get you started.
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Q: Flax causes digestive problems for me. Can you recommend other good vegetarian dietary sources of omega-3's? A: Glad you asked! But before you write off flax altogether, have you considered flax oil? Just 1/2 teaspoon a day gives you the omega-3's you need without the fiber that's causing your digestive problems. Canola and hemp oils also have plenty of omega-3's. Walnuts are rich sources too. Consider tossing a handful into a salad or bowl of oatmeal. Keep in mind that what really counts is balance. If you're getting too much omega-6 fat, you'll undo the benefit of omega-3's in your diet. Omega-6 fats tie up the enzymes your body uses to handle omega-3's. Safflower, sunflower, corn, cottonseed, soybean, and grapeseed oils are loaded with omega-6's, so go easy on them. Some people choose olive oil, because its monounsaturated fat does not interfere with the enzymes handling omega-3's.

If you are not a fan of fish, there are still a number of ways to get the healthful benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in your daily diet.

Long dispelled are the myths of inadequate protein intake in vegetarian diets as now we know a well balanced vegetarian diet, containing nuts, seeds, tofu, eggs, dairy, legumes or quinoa, will provide adequate protein. One query that continues to linger is whether or not a vegetarian based diet...