I absolutely love plain old sardines (nothing added) on saltine crackers (although everyone I know thinks sardines are gross). I was wondering how healthy they are for you. I'm sure they're high in protein, but don't know about other benefits or drawbacks.
Also, are they ok to eat often? I know about all the "tuna controversy"--with the Mercury and such. But it got me wondering if sardines would be connected. Thanks!
2007-01-23 20:06:47 · 7 answers · asked by annabanana4883 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease.
It is recommended eating fish (particularly fatty fish) at least two times a week. Fish is a good source of protein and doesn’t have the high saturated fat that fatty meat products do. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
According to the FDA, sardines have a lower level of mercury just like tuna.
2007-01-23 20:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
R Sardines Good For You
2017-01-15 06:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by winkleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sardines are wonderful sources of Omega-3s. In fact, many omega-3 fortified foods have ground up sardines in them. Really - there are sardines in Omega-3 orange juice.
You should be having 2 servings of fish per week, and if you get it by sticking it on a Saltine, more power to you!
2007-01-24 00:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sardines r good for ur health. they also one of the foods that fight alzheimers. they contains omega3 fatty acids n should be eaten at least 3 times per week.
2007-01-23 20:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nad10 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sardines are wonderful, except if you suffer from gout. Then your big toe will tell you otherwise!
2013-11-20 03:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Robert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sARDINES ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MERCURY PROBLEM. THEY ARE EXTREMELY HEALTHY CONTAINING FISH OIL WHICH BREAKS DOWN CHOLESTEROL. SARDINES IN WATER OR IN OLIVE OIL ARE NOT ONLY GREAT TO EAT BUT THEY ARE VERY HEALTHY. EAT SARDINES IN SALADS OR IN SANDWICHES. CHOOSE ONLY THE GOOD STUFF FROM DENMARK, SWEDEN OR NORWAY.
2007-01-23 20:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Eat nourishing food with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables being part of it. Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will activate signal to the brain as soon as u have had enough. Besides this change in eating style, take regular light exercises and brisk walks every day. U will be able to gain/shed all extra weight gracefully and in a reasonable time span. No food or drink in between the food and not more than three meals a day, unless u r diabetic.
2007-01-23 21:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
they are high in calcuim... they are good
2007-01-23 20:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Skellinton 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋