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Created on: 01/08/13 06:11 PM Views: 347 Replies: 5
summerleigh Joined: 09/23/10 Posts: 55	DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM I am trying to figure out if I need to supplement with omega 3's. I have about 1/4 cup of walnuts every day which I know have to convert from ALA to DHA-EPA. It seems like the vegan DHA-EPA omega 3 supplements that come from algae also need to be converted by the body. I am not a big fan of supplements in general. Being a vegan I do take B12. But if I felt sure that it was important to supplement then I would and then the question would be suggestions from those that take it as to what brand/kind/amount is recommended. Thanks!
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dirtbooksun Joined: 12/30/12 Location: Roxby Downs, South Australia Posts: 25	RE: DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 7:48 PM I use chia seeds as my main omega 3 source. So many ways to incorporate them into food. Mixed into oatmeal, yoghurt, smooties and sometimes i make chia pudding which is just a lot of chia seeds mixed into plant milk or juice or something and it gels into a pudding. Flax/linseeds also has a lot of omega 3. They sell a product called LSA in my grocery story that is made of linseeds (flax), sunflower and almond meal. It is great to sprinkle onto oatmeal or to even incorporate into a veggie burger recipe.
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Dontx Joined: 04/01/11 Posts: 51	RE: DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:44 PM I go with Dr. Esselstyn recommendation of a tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal a day (with my breakfast oatmeal). Here is some info from PCRM: http://www.pcrm.org/pdfs/health/pv_essential_fatty_acids.pdf
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marge Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Seattle Posts: 211	RE: DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:56 AM I use chia seeds (although they have gotten to be pricey) just add 1 and a half tablespoons to 12 oz water stir vigorously for about two minutes so they don't clump. Let sit for 10 minutes or longer, it turns into a gel, which I just drink down. I like chia over flax, because flax is so fragile as far as storage. Added bonus of chia, if you aren't already regular, you'll become regular.
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deborahjm Joined: 09/06/11 Posts: 162	RE: DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM Chia Seed Pudding is delicious. This recipe takes care of my chocolate fix. 2 TBSP chia seeds 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 tsp Agave 1 TBSP cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix the ingredients and let them set at least 5 minutes - more time is better to give the seeds time to plump up. There are recipes for pumpkin, vanilla, etc. online.
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nat4crim Joined: 01/01/13 Posts: 26	RE: DHA-EPA omegs 3's Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 3:41 PM I use both chia and flax seeds. I have grinder so I only grind small amounts of flax and leave in the fridge for a few days. The whole seeds store longer. I sprinkle 1 T of flax on my cereal. For oatmeal, I tend to do overnight vegan oats because I don't have time to cook in the morning. I add 1 T chia seeds and they thicken with the oatmeal overnight. Another way I get the flax or chia seeds is in green smoothies.
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