Which grains and nuts are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids?
ANSWER
Bread and pasta are some of the foods that may have omega-3s added to them. These fats are also naturally found in whole foods like seeds and nuts. When shopping, look for omega-3s in:
- Bread
- Cereal
- Flaxseed
- Flour
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Oatmeal
- Pumpkin seeds
- Pizza, packaged
- Flour tortillas
- Walnuts
From: Your Omega-3 Family Shopping List WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Ellen Stokes on June 3, 2019
SOURCES:
Pereira, C.
, July 2001.
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)."
Peck, P.
, Nov. 11, 2004.
Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute: "Essential Fatty Acids."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids."
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition ResearchMedscape Medical News
SOURCES:
Pereira, C.
, July 2001.
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)."
Peck, P.
, Nov. 11, 2004.
Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute: "Essential Fatty Acids."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids."
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition ResearchMedscape Medical News
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