How to Get Enough Omega 3 on a Plant-Based Diet
Print this entryTwo essential fatty acids required in the proper amounts for good health are linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is part of the Omega 6 family of fats and is found in many plant sources. Vegetable oils like corn, soy or canola oil made from rapeseed, are rich in this fat. On the other hand, alpha-linoleic acid is part of the Omega 3 family and is not as plentiful in the plant world. Therefore, people eating strictly…