"Are Your Omega 3 Needs Being Met on a Plant-Based Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know"

If you’re following a plant-based diet, you may be under the impression that adding a few seeds or nuts to your meals is enough to meet your Omega 3 needs. But did you know that there are actually three types of Omega 3 that are essential for a human diet, and that seeds and nuts are not efficient sources of all three? In this blog post, you’ll learn why it’s crucial to keep on top of your Omega 3 levels and how taking a plant-based algae supplement can provide you with all the health benefits of Omega 3 without any of the contaminants found in fish. Don’t miss out on this important information for your long-term health and wellbeing!

Research indicates that individuals often under-report their intake; to a degree that confers approximately 25% difference in total calorie intake. This reinforces the notion that tracking ‘accurately’ is important; particularly when tracking ‘accurately’ not only resides on an individuals attempt to reflect what they have eaten but relies on the accuracy of the nutrition label reflecting true caloric content and the database they are using, as highlighted in the article.

To briefly summarise; sports drinks should be strongly considered by endurance athletes to optimise performance through the replenishment of glycogen stores and reduction of dehydration risk, whilst use in strength sports appears unwarranted for the majority of athletes and water could be considered an adequate drink accompanied by proper peri-workout nutrition.