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Will Worth · 11-26-2006, 10:47 AM

I find it fascinating that there's such a correlation between those interested in personal growth and vegetarianism/veganism.

I've been lacto-ovo vegetarian for about 6 years, and though I've never lapsed, I've not been a good vegetarian either(i.e. I've not been making such I cover all my nutritional needs).

Several friends, all (like me) in their twenties, have independently mentioned how much clearer headed and generally better they felt after they started taking cod liver oil regularly. None of them are vegetarian(obviously(?)), but I respect their opinion, and trust their advice. I'm assuming, though without reason, that what they're really raving about is Omega 3.

The idea of meat now repulses me, but I occasionally (but increasingly) get fish cravings. I'm assuming this is because there's something my body knows it can get from fish that I'm not giving it. Do any vegans/vegetarians have any experience of this? Does anyone have any advice as to how else I can resolve this? Obviously, without cod liver oil...

I'm sorry if this is hi-jacking this thread, I'm not experienced with forums and I'm not sure this topic merits its own thread...

Thanks a lot,

Will

11-26-2006, 10:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Will Worth Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	Omega 3 I find it fascinating that there's such a correlation between those interested in personal growth and vegetarianism/veganism. I've been lacto-ovo vegetarian for about 6 years, and though I've never lapsed, I've not been a good vegetarian either(i.e. I've not been making such I cover all my nutritional needs). Several friends, all (like me) in their twenties, have independently mentioned how much clearer headed and generally better they felt after they started taking cod liver oil regularly. None of them are vegetarian(obviously(?)), but I respect their opinion, and trust their advice. I'm assuming, though without reason, that what they're really raving about is Omega 3. The idea of meat now repulses me, but I occasionally (but increasingly) get fish cravings. I'm assuming this is because there's something my body knows it can get from fish that I'm not giving it. Do any vegans/vegetarians have any experience of this? Does anyone have any advice as to how else I can resolve this? Obviously, without cod liver oil... I'm sorry if this is hi-jacking this thread, I'm not experienced with forums and I'm not sure this topic merits its own thread... Thanks a lot, Will