Happy-Mama Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this... I was wondering how the vegetarians on here make sure they are getting enough omega 3 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You can buy a Veggie Omega 3 supplement - Boots,I think. I also make sure my girl has milk & Flora with added Omega 3,plus a varied diet,less the meat & fish. Plenty of nuts & seeds help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I don't do anything special for my diet. You can take flaxseed oil which is available in health food shops which is the cod liver oil equivalent. Omega 3 can come from fish, nuts and seeds. I've never liked fish so veggie or no veggie I woudn't ever get Omega 3 from fish anyway. People often ask me 'what do you eat?' Food! It's surprising how many foods are out there that don't contain meat. Nor do I sit at home munching on a carrot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 LINKY THINGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi, thanks for the responses and the link They look better than the supplements I'm taking so will be heading off to boots. My little one currently has milk with added omega 3 I'm just thinking ahead for when he is off the milk as the supplements all seem to only be suitable for over 12 year olds I am convinced you can have a very healthy diet and not eat meat or fish and am pretty happy that we get everything we need from our diet my only concern is the omega 3... Though I have read if you feed your chickens flaxseed they produce omega rich eggs, though I am not sure how true that is...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Though I have read if you feed your chickens flaxseed they produce omega rich eggs, though I am not sure how true that is...? Would they not just absorb what they use and discard the rest? I'm interested to know the answer though! Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I just found this when doing a quick search. Obviously, I don't know how correct it is:- "If you're looking to economize without sacrificing nutrition then add the flax seed to your own diet rather than the chickens'. It's a much more efficient and cost effective way of getting more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 People often ask me 'what do you eat?' Food! It's surprising how many foods are out there that don't contain meat. Nor do I sit at home munching on a carrot. I wish I had a pound for the times i've been asked that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I take Healthspan Flaxseed Oil and Cerebrum (Algal Oil) capsules daily. In fact this thread has reminded me that I need to order some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 My OH has a bottle of flaxseed oil also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 My OH has a bottle of flaxseed oil also Hi does he use it in cooking or take it like a supplement by the spoonful? Yes it is amazing how many people automatically assume you must be lacking in something if you don't eat meat. Some people act like I must be a bad mum if I don't feed my son meat. I have to say I am very fussy about his diet and making sure he gets fed fresh healthy home cooked meals and that he is getting all the nutrition he needs but the comments still worry me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Here's one of the bits I read about eggs I guess the problem about the internet is anyone can write anything so it is difficult to know what to believe... Omega-3 Eggs In traditional human diets eggs were a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Traditionally, hens were allowed to range free and peck on grasses, plants, and bugs in the soil. When hens had an adequate level of bugs and Omega-3 rich forage in their diets, they produced eggs with Omega-3 fatty acids as well. Most hens today live in hen houses to protect them from predators or in cages of commercial egg producers. Hens with these industrial lifestyles will not produce eggs with notable levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. An egg industry flier shows us that a commercial egg will have only about 40 milligrams of Omega-3 fatty acids per egg. But the eggs you find in the supermarket labeled “Omega-3 enriched” (or something along those lines) is a new type of egg. Hens producing these eggs live in the commercial operation but they receive flaxseed (or occasionally a fish-based supplement) as part of their daily ration. Hens typically receive a diet of about 10% flaxseed. An egg from a hen on such a diet will typically contain over 200 milligrams of Omega-3 fatty acids, including about 75 milligrams of DHA. The ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids will be about 2 to 1 – approaching the dietary ideal of 1 to 1. Commercial eggs have a ratio of about 20 to 1. I have also read that these omega ratios are wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Having just read over my last post I am not sure if omega eggs in the supermarket would be free range or not I only buy free range Hope to have my own some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I don't stress about it - my diet is varied and as long as I feel ok I don't worry! I do take zinc, C , and B12 complex through the winter - just for insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 My OH takes his flaxseed oil like a supplement, mixed into a protein shake with full fat milk. I have to say, I am not a veggie, and I very rarely eat fish, so I probably don't get a hell of a lot of omega-3 myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 My OH has a bottle of flaxseed oil also Hi does he use it in cooking or take it like a supplement by the spoonful? Flaxseed oil should not be heated as it destroys the fatty acids that the body converts to Omega 3. I used to buy my flaxseed oil in a bottle rather than capsules but it tastes sooo revolting that it has to be disguised in something tasty like a smoothie. Also it needs to be kept in the fridge as even at room temperature it goes rancid very, very quickly. I find the capsules easier for those reasons (they don't need to be kept in the fridge as the capsules are airtight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
