Omega 3, 6 (and 9)?

I'm a veggie, and want to avoid eating fish as much as possible. Therefore, I was wondering whether you'd be able to recommend some non-animal/fish sources of Omega 3 and Omega 6? I know flax seeds are, but they are incredibly expensive. Also, what is Omega 9?

Thanks

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

And, should I worry, if I have to eat fish, about the levels of mercury amd other poisons in there?

Reply 2

Chi3f

Anonymous

And, should I worry, if I have to eat fish, about the levels of mercury amd other poisons in there?

no....

Reply 3

Barny

Flax seeds and flax seed oil will be perfect for you, www.savant-health.com is a decent website to buy from. Avoid H&B for fats/oils at all costs.

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

imasillynarb

Flax seeds and flax seed oil will be perfect for you, www.savant-health.com is a decent website to buy from. Avoid H&B for fats/oils at all costs.

Might I ask why? I like Holland&Barrats!

Reply 5

Barny

Oils such as flex seed oil/3,6,9 oils need to be refrigerated and kept away from sunlight, as they oxidise quickly. Do H&B keep their oils in the fridge?

:smile:

Reply 6

guitargirl03

Tesco sell vegetarian omega 3 capsules...

If not, visit the vegetarian society; http://www.vegsoc.org/ They should be able to tell you which foods have the omegas in. (it's pathetic that I'm a vegan, and I'm not too sure... lol)

Reply 7

katwin

I buy vegetarian omega 3, 6 & 9 from Morrisons (own brand). You can get combined omegas/vitamins/minerals too.

Reply 8

A Shining Light

Healthspan do vegetarian omega 3 and 6 stuff as well as cod liver oils (that are apparently the purest cod liver oils according to independant tests). See http://www.healthspan.co.uk/shop/products.aspx?cat=OMEGA3 and http://www.healthspan.co.uk/shop/products.aspx?cat=OMEGA6. Also, Green People do organic omega 3 and 6 supplements for vegetarians that are on special offer at the moment http://www.greenpeople-organic-health.co.uk/Product_Search.asp?Sp=A&Sl=group&St=all&cc=A. I have no idea what omega 9 is!