Fishing for Plant Sources of Omega-3s

These healthful fats are found in a variety of foods other than seafood—but can a vegetarian diet provide enough?

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Typically, when we think of omega-3 fatty acids, we think fish. But if you don’t eat salmon, sardines, tuna, or other seafood, are there alternative ways to get these healthful fats in your diet? Yes, vegetarians can find a number of plant foods containing omega-3s—though getting enough is pe...

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