Canned Sardines and canned salmon are exceptionally nutritious choices. A can of sardines gives you 27% of the DV for calcium, while 3 ounces (85 grams) of canned salmon packs 19% menu.
From cardiovascular to cognitive health, the benefits canned sardines can offer are bountiful.สมัคร UFABET
May Offer Heart-Health Benefits
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States, making efforts to reduce the prevalence of this condition extremely important. A recent review released in the April 2023 journal of Frontiers in Nutrition found that the omega-3 content of sardines offers important heart-protecting benefits and that eating them may exceed the benefits oral supplementation can provide, thanks to their robust nutrient profile. While more research is needed, scientists have begun to explore the synergistic relationship of the omega-3s in canned sardines and how they interact with nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc. When they work together, these nutrients can help decrease inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, in turn promoting blood flow and potentially decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 96 million U.S. adults—1 of every 3—have prediabetes. Preventive efforts to stop this condition from progressing into type 2 diabetes are important, and the nutrients in canned sardines may play a big role.
Research published in the 2021 journal of Clinical Nutrition explored the impact that consuming sardines twice a week had on older adults diagnosed with prediabetes. In this randomized and controlled clinical trial (which is the gold standard when it comes to study designs), scientists found that subjects who received sardines as part of their nutrition program had a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those in the control group who received the nutrition counseling without sardines added to their diets. Participants who consumed sardines also experienced an increase in HDL cholesterol (often referred to as the “good” cholesterol) and a decrease in both triglyceride levels and blood pressure.