ARE FISH THE ONLY SOURCES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS?
There are several plant sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for vegetarians. OTHER SOURCES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS • Tofu and other forms of soy beans • Sesame seeds • Canola oil and flax seed oil • Green leafy vegetables • Walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts A spinach walnut salad is an excellent menu item that includes the plant sources WHAT ABOUT MERCURY POISONING? All seafood contains some mercury. It is important to eat a variety of fish that are low in mercury. The benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks. The FDA recommends no more that 14 oz. of low mercury fish per week in healthy adults. High Mercury Fish Low Mercury Fish Swordfish Cod Shark Canned tuna King mackerel Shrimp Tilefish Catfish References American Heart Association: Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Website at: www.americanheart.org U.S. Food and Drug Administration: FDA EPA revised Guidelines on Mercury in Fish. Website at: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2004/304_fish.html U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National
