Tinned fish
Are you getting your recommended 3 serves of fish a week?
Tinned fish is a cheap and easy way to boost your omega 3 and protein requirements.
Fish is an excellent source of healthy fat and protein and
is considered an essential part of a healthy diet. However most adults are not
eating the recommended amount. Tinned fish is extremely nutritious, has a long
shelf life and is much cheaper than buying fresh fish. A great addition to your
weekly shop!
We can obtain many types of fat from food, but most adults
consume too much red meat which contains unhealthy saturated fat and not enough
fish which contains healthy unsaturated fat. A specific type of unsaturated fat
that we must obtain from our diet is called Omega 3 fat. Omega 3 fats are
needed to build the cell membranes, produce hormones and are very important for
their anti-inflammatory properties – reducing the risk of heart attack and
stroke. Oily fish are the best source of Omega 3. Tinned salmon, mackerel and
sardines (and to a lesser extent tuna) are rich sources of this essential fat.
A recommended serve of fish is 100g – which is the size of most small cans on the
supermarket shelves. This makes a serving of fish a very budget friendly
option.
The healthiest tinned fish are those with the fewest
ingredients on the label.
