Worldwide media phenomenon, Oprah Winfrey, recently announced her list of “25 Superfoods to Eat This Year” placing a well-deserved spotlight on one of our favorite fish, the humble sardine.
Sardines, like many other “small fry” found towards the bottom of the oceanic food chain are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 oils and are lowest in mercury and other pollutants that collect in the fatty tissue of large, old predators. Add to the fact that they are extremely high in vitamin D, calcium and protein and you begin to see why sardines are an excellent choice for the health conscious.
The eating of sardines is not only healthy for the body, but also healthy for the oceans.
Reproducing rapidly and prolifically, and characterized by a very high growth rate and abundance, sardines are a “best choice” in terms of sustainability. In addition, catch methods for the fish are recognized for low levels of bycatch and habitat destruction.
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