Today is World Salmon Day dedicated to celebrating the nutritional superfood that is Atlantic salmon and an opportunity to remind Aussies that many of us benefit from eating more of this delicious, nutrient-rich fish.
As one of the richest natural sources of Omega-3 fat, the type of fat associated with a myriad of health benefits, Atlantic salmon features frequently in the diets of some of the healthiest countries around the world, as well as in therapeutic diets utilised in research studies examining mental health, mood, longevity and disease risk.
Despite knowing how beneficial foods rich in Omega-3s like Atlantic salmon are for us, Australians are still eating nowhere near enough, with fewer than 10% of Australians getting their daily recommended intake of these important fats.
So, if you do not routinely include Omega-3 rich foods like Atlantic salmon in your diet at least 2-3 times each week, here are some of the many reasons to eat a whole lot more of this superfood:
•A single, 100-gram serve of salmon gives you almost 1 gram of the long chain fats, DHA and EPA, which only be found in a handful of food, which are associated with a range of health benefits. A small serve of fresh, tinned or smoked salmon ticks the box on your entire daily requirement of Omega-3s.
•Salmon is a natural anti-inflammatory, so by increasing our daily intake of Omega-3s we help to improve the balance of fats in the body, which naturally works to reduce inflammation.
•Omega-3 rich food like salmon are associated with mood and mental health benefits.
•Salmon is an extremely nutrient-rich food and a source of protein, B group vitamins, iodine, magnesium, potassium, vitamins D and E.
•Salmon is one of the few natural sources of vitamin D, which is important as up to 50% of Aussies have low vitamin D levels especially during Winter.
•Atlantic salmon is a sustainable seafood – Tassal Tassie Atlantic salmon is responsibly farmed and is a net protein producer.
Try this delicious recipe for salmon skewers and sweet sesame dressing from Tassal Seafood this week and get your intake of Omega-3s in one meal; served with steamed rice and coriander, this is a great family dinner that is quick and easy to prepare and can be served at any time of the year, but especially great for Summer barbeques.
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