Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Chinese-Western Fusion Vegan Dishes: Nutritional Strategies for Vegans
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71222/t511kz79Keywords:
omega-3 fatty acids, Chinese-Western fusion cuisine, vegan food, nutritional supplements, plant-based sources, cross-cultural dietAbstract
In modern dietary culture, Omega-3 fatty acids are widely considered to be key nutrients for maintaining heart and brain health. However, for vegans, it is a challenge to effectively supplement this important nutrient because traditional sources of Omega-3 such as fish oil are not applicable. This study aims to explore how Chinese-Western fusion vegan cuisine can become an effective way for vegans to supplement Omega-3, which not only enriches the dietary choices of vegans but also improves the nutritional value of dishes. This paper first reviews the physiological functions of Omega-3 fatty acids and their importance to health, and then reviews the existing literature on plant-based Omega-3 sources, such as flaxseed, perilla seed oil and seaweed. The article focuses on the potential of Chinese-Western fusion vegan dishes to enhance the innovative use of these plant-based sources, such as increasing the bioavailability and overall absorption of omega-3 through specific cooking techniques and ingredient combinations. Through the ingredient analysis of several specific Chinese-Western fusion vegan dishes, this study shows how these dishes can effectively provide omega-3 fatty acids. These dishes include Western salads with Chinese seasonings and traditional Eastern dishes with Western premium ingredients. They not only break the boundaries of traditional vegan cuisine but also demonstrate the innovative ability of Chinese-Western fusion cuisine to provide key nutrients. This study also discusses the preparation and nutritional assessment methods of Chinese-Western fusion vegan dishes to ensure the scientific and practical application value of the research. Finally, the article explores the role of these findings in promoting healthy eating habits of vegans and possible directions for future research on Chinese-Western fusion vegan cuisine. In summary, through the innovative fusion of Chinese and Western vegan cuisine, this study not only provides a new omega-3 fatty acid supplementation strategy for vegans but also contributes new perspectives and methods to the development of global healthy dietary culture. This study emphasizes the important role of the fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine in promoting the diversity and nutritional balance of human healthy diet.
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