Do You Know About The Power of The Sardine?

Health Tip - The Power of Sardines

What are Sardines? 

                                   

 Sardines are a tiny, salt-water, soft-boned, sleek, and silvery canned oily fish within the herring family. 

Basically, Sardines are the younger version of the Herring fish.

Sardines are loaded with minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids "omega-3", calcium, iron, potassium and protein an excellent dietary choice. 

                    

Sardines can be packed in olive oil, water, mustard, tomato sauce, or lemon juice.

                       

Sardines contain Q10 and can be eaten whole.

Sardines are an excellent source of protein with almost 23 grams in a single serving and high in saturated fats.

          

Sardines are low on the oceanic food chain and contain low amounts of mercury.

                         

Did you Know....

 Sardines provide more calcium and phosphorus than milk, more iron than spinach, more potassium than coconut water and bananas and as much protein as steak.

Sardines contain Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a nutrient found in the body's cells and believed to have antioxidant and immune system boosting properties. 

                          

Sardines - omega-3's have been shown to regulate inflammation and disorders influenced by inflammation, including heart attack, stroke, cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

            

The Benefits of Eating Sardines

• Essential Fatty Acids - Sardines are a concentrated source of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Vitamin B-12 - Helps keep down levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that promotes the development of atheroslerosis.
• Bone Health - Promotes strong bones.
• Protein - Helps form the basis of muscles and connective tissues, as well as producing antibodies and help deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
• Tryptophan - Excellent source and Tryptophan contributes to the production serotonin, thought to produce restful sleep and stable mood.

 

How To Eat Sardines?

Choose Sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with Dijon mustard and onions as a spread.

Sardines can be added to a green salad, cheese pizza, whole wheat or saltine cracker, stir into a vegetable soup, or a tortilla.

Remember!
Sardines are affordable and delicious.

The only down side of eating Sardines is they are high in salt and have a powerful odor. Look for Sardines packed in water, mustard or tomato sauce.

Sardines are a good healthy dietary choice.

Try some today!

   

For more information go to www.ehow.com, www.drweil.com,
 www.livestrong.com, www.WebMD.com, www.eatingwell.com, www.ask.com. or www.sardinediet.com.


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