No fish? No problem! 5 omega-3 rich foods for vegetarians

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Chia Seeds

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Flax Seeds

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Walnuts

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Spirulina

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Soybean

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