As we wrap up wrap up Heart Health Month, let’s wrap up a tasty meal that our hearts will thank us for: fish tacos! We hear a lot about Omega-3 fatty acids and their benefits on heart health, but salmon can be expensive, and many supplements have an unpleasant aftertaste. It’s time to embrace the sardines! These little fish are convenient, are no fishier than canned tuna and they’re shelf stable. Best of all, for a 3-ounce serving, you get about 1.3 to 2 grams of Omega-3s for as little as $0.63, compared to salmon that provides roughly the same for about $3.37 for the same serving. In addition to that, if you get bone-in sardines, you have the added benefit of an excellent source of calcium and collagen, helping to maintain the health of your bones, joints, skin, tendons and more. Read more on the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. — Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN, community nutrition educator, Tevis Center for Wellness
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Tomato Stewed Trout
Trout doesn’t always come to mind when we are looking for a healthy fish. Typically, we think of salmon when considering foods high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but other cold-water fish are great sources too, including trout, halibut, sardines and anchovies. These omega-3 fatty acids help balance your cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of developing heart disease. You can try any mild fish in this recipe; check out this chart to see what other seafood options are high in omega-3s.
Sheet Pan Chile-Lime Salmon
If you are looking for some spice and a way to get your essential Omega-3 fats, this is the recipe for you! It’s a great meal for the whole family.
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
Zucchini are easy to find and are a great fresh vegetable for summer Ever try zucchini noodles, or zoodles, before? Well, this is your chance! This recipe also includes shrimp, which are low in calories but high in nutrition, including antioxidants and omega-3s. Research shows that eating seafood regularly can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Omega-3 Fats
Let’s face it, most Americans do not get enough omega-3 fats in their diet. Omega-3 fats are a type of unsaturated fat that is essential in the diet, meaning we must obtain it from food sources.
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Pair this delicious salmon with some fresh sautéed asparagus or steamed broccoli and roasted red potatoes. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation in the body. Most Americans do not get enough omega-3s in their diet. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fatty fish per week. Other sources include albacore tuna, lake trout, sardines, mackerel and herring.
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Double up on your healthy Omega-3s with this walnut-topped salmon recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Fish & Seafood
Fish and seafood are nutritious, high quality proteins. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two 3 ½-ounce servings of fish a week as part of a heart-healthy diet. Emphasis has been made on increasing the consumption of “fatty fish,” including salmon, mackerel, lake trout and albacore tuna. Read More