The Nutritional Power of Salmon and Sardines

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Registered Dietician and Ophthalmologist, discuss the health benefits of tree salmon, sardines and other fatty fish.

Registered Dietician and Ophthalmologist, discuss the health benefits of tree salmon, sardines and other fatty fish.

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The nutritional power of salmon and sardines Emily Campbell, RD, Registered Dietitian

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Salmon, sardines and other fatty fish like trout, mackerel and herring are a very unique family of foods containing essential nutrients simply not found elsewhere.

These fatty fish are the only foods in our food system that naturally contain large amounts of Vitamin D3 as well as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA.

A single 75 gram serving of any fatty fish has close to a full day’s supply of both Vitamin D3 and omega-3, two nutrients which many people don’t get enough of.

The Mediterranean Diet, known to be one of the best eating styles for long-term health, calls for at least 500 grams of fish per week for optimal long-term health.

An added bonus of fatty fish consumption is the potassium and magnesium content.

Potassium and magnesium are both under consumed at population level, but are very relevant for common health concerns like high blood pressure.

Finally, fatty fish like salmon and sardines are actually among the lowest mercury fish which means their regular consumption is considered safe for the vast majority of people.

Dr. David Maberley, MD, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist

Salmon, sardines and other fatty fish like trout, mackerel and herring represent an extremely unique family of foods with characteristics that are not replicated elsewhere.

These fatty fish are the only foods in our food system that naturally contain large amounts of Vitamin D3 as well as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA.

These long-chain omega-3s, particularly DHA, are concentrated in the human retina and are generally found in significant supply throughout the eye.

There has long been scientific interest in the role omega-3s play in maintaining vision and eye health, with observational studies demonstrating that people who eat more fish tend to have a lower risk of age related macular degeneration and cataract.

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The Nutritional Power of Salmon and Sardines

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Salmon, sardines and other fatty fish are the only foods that contain high amounts of vitamin D3 and long chain omega-3 fatty acids including EPA & DHA.

Explanation:

Salmon, sardines and other fatty fish like trout, mackerel and herring are a very unique family of foods containing essential nutrients simply not found elsewhere. These fatty fish are the only foods in our food system that naturally contain large amounts of Vitamin D3 as well as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA.

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Many people do not get enough vitamin D3 or omega3 fatty acids and a single 75 gram serving can give people a full days supply of these important nutrients.

Explanation:

A single 75 gram serving of any fatty fish has close to a full day’s supply of both Vitamin D3 and omega-3, two nutrients which many people don’t get enough of.

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Long chain omega-3 fatty acids, in particular DHA, are concentrated in the human retina and are in general a nutrient that is found throughout the eye.

Explanation:

These long-chain omega-3s, particularly DHA, are concentrated in the human retina and are generally found in significant supply throughout the eye.

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Observational studies have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids can help maintain vision and eye health. People who eat more fish tend to have lower risks of age related macular degeneration and cataract.

Explanation:

There has long been scientific interest in the role omega-3s play in maintaining vision and eye health, with observational studies demonstrating that people who eat more fish tend to have a lower risk of age related macular degeneration and cataract.

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The Mediterranean diet is known for it's long term health benefits and calls for at least 100 grams of fish to be eaten per week.

Explanation:

The Mediterranean Diet, known to be one of the best eating styles for long-term health, calls for at least 500 grams of fish per week for optimal long-term health.

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Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are amongst the lowest mercury containing fish so are safe to eat.

Explanation:

Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are actually among the lowest mercury fish which means their regular consumption is considered safe for the vast majority of people.

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