Whether you love or hate em, the truth is out: Sardines are beneficial.
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Key Takeaways
Move aside, tuna and mackerel, theres anotherpopular (healthy!)
tinned fish in townsardines.
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Canned sardines are high in healthy fats and available year round.
Since theyre shelf-stable, theyre a good source of nutrients to keep in your pantry at all times.
Heres a breakdown of all the health benefits of adding sardines to your diet.
Adiet high in saturated fat can raise cholesterollevels and negatively impact heart health.
Sardines are one of thebest sources of omega-3sbecause theyre low in mercury yet high in nutrients.
The omega-3s in fatty fish are great for your heart.
Strengthen Bones
Drinking cows milk isnt your only option for strong, healthy bones.
Like calcium, phosphorus is a mineral thats important for bone health.
It helps neutralize acids that could be harmful to your bones, Kleiner explains.
A serving of sardines packs 351 mg of calcium, providing roughly 25 percent of your daily need.
Support the Immune System
Vitamin Da.k.a.
the sunshine vitaminisnt as easy to come by as other nutrients.
Or, try adding sardines to rice-based dishes, fried eggs, or crackers.
For advanced sardine lovers, enjoy them straight out of the can.
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