Canned Salmon Nutrition
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Good for the Heart
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The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults eat two 4-ounce ounce servings of fish such as salmon and tuna per week. Salmon is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower the risk of coronary heart disease.
Lowers Blood Pressure
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The omega-3 fatty acids found in canned salmon have been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.
Canned Salmon Is Wild
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Most canned salmon is wild, and this should be indicated on the label. Wild salmon has lower levels of harmful organic contaminants, such as PCB's, than farm-raised salmon. Both wild and farm-raised salmon have less than the government-specified limits of PCB's and are considered safe.
High in Calcium
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Canned salmon contains cooked bones. The bones can be eaten whole or mashed to add extra calcium to dishes.
Other Nutrients
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Canned salmon is an excellent source of calcium, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus and selenium.
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