What grains and nuts are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids?
ANSWER
Omega-3s are naturally found in whole foods like seeds and nuts. They may be added to grain-based products.
- Bread
- Cereal
- Flaxseed
- Flour
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Oatmeal
- Pumpkin seeds
- Pizza, packaged
- Flour tortillas
- Walnuts
Reviewed by Christine Mikstas on October 10, 2019
SOURCES:
Pereira, C. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, July 2001.
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)."
Peck, P. Medscape Medical News, Nov. 11, 2004.
Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute: "Essential Fatty Acids."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids."
SOURCES:
Pereira, C. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, July 2001.
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)."
Peck, P. Medscape Medical News, Nov. 11, 2004.
Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute: "Essential Fatty Acids."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids."
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