Sardines: King of Omega-3

The word sardine is a generic name for a number of different small fish.

Fast Facts

*Are part of the Herring family
*Named after the island of Sardinia
*Are rich in omega 3 fatty acids
*"Packed like Sardines" is a metaphor for the way Sardines are so tightly packed
*Can be purchased at supermarkets
*Are packed in cans with either oil or some kind of sauce


Sardines are an important source of nutrients...

King of Omega-3’s
Your body needs but does not manufacture essential Omega-3 fatty acids—you must get them from the foods you eat. And odds are, your diet is deficient. Nordic brisling sardines are a top source, offering as much as 2.8 grams of Omega-3’s in every 85 gram serving.

High-Quality Protein
A single 85 gram serving of brisling sardines will supply you with some 11 grams of protein, without a lot of saturated fats, and just a mere 85 or so calories. This ratio is ideal for turbo-charging your weight-loss formula.

Calcium, Vitamin D, and Phosphorous
You know you need calcium for strong bones. But did you know that research has linked higher-calcium diets with decreased fat storing and increased fat burning? A serving of sardines offers you almost three times the calcium in a cup of milk, plus the vitamin D and phosphorous required for calcium absorption.

Safety and Purity
Experts agree that we need more fish in our diet. Nordic brisling sardines might be the safest choice. Low on the food chain and netted in clean waters, these fish have the least chance of methyl mercury and other contaminants.

Sardine Recipe:

Sardine Puffs

Ingredients
15 slices firm white bread, lightly toasted
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can sardines in oil, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Trim crusts from bread and cut each slice into 8 triangles.
3. Mash sardines with mayonnaise, then stir in onion and parsley.
4. Spread on toasts and bake on a baking sheet in middle of oven until puffed and golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Makes 120 hors d'oeuvres.