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What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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Posted by forestelves 6 KS (My Page) on Thu, Dec 17, 09 at 17:32
| I was just wondering. I know flaxseeds have Omega-3 fatty acids, but are there others. |
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RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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- Posted by chills Zone 6b Mi (My Page) on
Mon, Dec 21, 09 at 19:53
| I'll second Purslane (which is a weed in many parts of the country, though there are cultivated varieties available from European seed sources) Also check out Flax seeds. In fact, if I recall correctly (and I'll admit its been a while) many seeds contain Omega 3 oils, just not necessarily in as high quantities as the previously mentioned plants) ~Chills |
RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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| Also squash seeds, soybean & canola oil, sunflower seeds and leafy vegetables. Plus hemp seed and oil for those outside the US. Canola and soybean oil found in supermarket vegetable oils has been denatured by processing, though, and isn't a good source for AHA's. Some types of algae are also good sources. |
RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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| whole grains/flax is the best way to go, imo |
RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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| Plant Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Green leafy vegetables (lettuce, broccoli, kale, purslane, spinach, etc.) Legumes (mungo*, kidney, navy, pinto, or lima beans, peas or split peas, etc.) Citrus fruits, melons, cherries Ground flaxseed * Mungo beans are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids. |
RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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| Stiped Kakai pumpkins have seeds with no hull. If you like pumpkin seeds and they are rich in omega I would try the kakai. I love not having to peel the seeds. |
RE: What plants naturally have Omega-3 fatty acids?
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| flaxseeds, walnuts, canola oil and hemp seeds. even broccoli and kidney beans are excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids. i heard flaxseeds are highest in omega 3 fatty acids content.
Maxalife is an excellent source. try it! |
Here is a link that might be useful: maxa life
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