Omega-3 fatty acids, which come in different forms to suit various dietary preferences, are vital for overall health. Vegetarians can choose flaxseeds, walnuts, hemp seeds, or Brussels sprouts,
Buying pre-ground flaxseeds exposes them to oxygen, thereby oxidising the PUFAs and limiting health benefits, said Dr Dilip Gude, senior consultant physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.
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Those following a plant diet often wonder if there is a good enough plant source for Omega-3. It is on this count that flaxseeds score the highest. Their consumption can yield benefits and proof you against heart disease, diabetes and obesity, say nutritionists