Most people are under the impression that the best/only way to get their Omega-3s is from fish oil – however, there ARE other ways – one of the being flax seed! Hemp seeds, walnuts, rapeseed (canola oil) and soybeans are also good sources.
Flax Oil
- One teaspoon of flaxseed oil contains 2.5 g of ALA.
- One tablespoon of ground flaxseeds contains 1.6 g of ALA.
- If flaxseeds are not ground, there is a chance they will not be digested. They can be ground in a blender (works best with a large amount) or coffee grinder, and then stored in the freezer. Ground flaxseeds can be sprinkled on cereal or used in baked goods.
- Cooking flaxseed oil damages the ALA, but it can be put on warm food such as toast. Flaxseed oil should be kept in the refrigerator.
- A straight teaspoon of flaxseed oil does not taste so great. Some people use cinnamon-flavored, tablets, or put it on toast or salad to make it taste better.
Check out Vegan Health for more information and for the source of my information.
