Month: December 2025

Unprocessed Vegan Omega-3 Foods

These foods provide the essential fatty acid ALA, with some sources providing EPA and DHA. 

• Seeds:
  • Ground flaxseeds (linseeds): Deliver more ALA omega-3 fatty acids than any other known food. They should be ground for better absorption.
  • Chia seeds: An excellent source, with one ounce containing about 5 grams of omega-3s.
  • Hemp seeds: A 3-tablespoon serving can help satisfy daily ALA needs.
• Nuts:
  • Walnuts: One ounce provides more than double the daily ALA recommendation for women.
• Sea Vegetables:
  • Seaweed (nori, spirulina, chlorella, wakame) and algae: These are the only direct plant-based sources of EPA and DHA omega-3s, the types found in fish.
• Vegetables & Legumes:
  • Edamame (young soybeans).
  • Kidney beans.
  • Brussels sprouts (cooking them can triple their ALA content).
  • Spinach and other dark leafy greens contain smaller amounts. 

Unprocessed Vegan Omega-6 Foods

Omega-6 fatty acids are prevalent in many vegan nuts and seeds. These are generally easy to obtain in a standard diet, so active supplementation is rarely needed. 

• Nuts & Seeds:
  • Sunflower seeds.
  • Pumpkin seeds.
  • Almonds.
  • Cashews.
  • Walnuts (a good source of both omega-3 and omega-6).
  • Pecans.
  • Peanuts and natural peanut butter.
  • Pine nuts.
  • Hemp seeds.
• Legumes & Plant-Based Products:
  • Soybeans (including tofu and edamame).
• Fruits:
  • Avocado.
• Vegetables:
  • Leafy greens. 

Foods with a Good Balance

• Walnuts: Contain both omega-3 (ALA) and omega-6, contributing to a better overall ratio.
• Hemp Seeds: Offer a naturally healthy mix of both essential fatty acids. 

Vegans should focus on consuming rich daily sources of omega-3s like flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and walnuts. 

Summary: Researchers have successfully altered human reward learning using non-invasive transcranial ultrasound stimulation directed at a deep brain structure linked to motivation. After brief stimulation, participants learned faster from positive feedback and repeated rewarding choices more consistently.

The effects mirrored key aspects of surgical deep brain stimulation but without implants or incisions. The findings suggest ultrasound could become a safer, personalized tool for reshaping faulty reward circuits in mental health disorders.

Key Facts

Deep Brain Targeting: Ultrasound successfully modulated the nucleus accumbens without surgery.

Faster Reward Learning: Participants showed increased sensitivity to positive outcomes after stimulation.

Therapeutic Potential: The technique may one day aid treatment for addiction, depression, and eating disorders.

Source: University of Plymouth

Professor Fouragnan added: “This study is the most significant I have had the privilege to lead so far. We uncovered a clear link between a specific cognitive process and a deep-brain structure that, until now, was beyond reach without surgery. It marks a turning point for neurotechnology, showing that a non-invasive ultrasound approach can influence behaviour and may one day help restore mental balance.”

https://neurosciencenews.com/neurotech-ultrasound-learning-29992/

One of the reasons people may avoid potatoes when they’re trying to eat healthy is because of the cooking method, not the vegetable itself. Any food soaked in butter, deep fried or topped with sour cream will pack on the calories. Not to mention all the excess salt that often goes along with them (hello, bloating).

But potatoes can be a healthy and delicious choice if you use these cooking methods:

Baking.
Boiling.
Pressure cooking.
Roasting.
Slow cooking.
Air frying.

And be mindful of what you put on top.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-potatoes-healthy?utm_source=chatgpt.com