Salmon

Last time I wrote about sardines, now about another nutritious fish, salmon! Please read on... Evaluate for yourself why you must include salmon in your diet.

• The excellent protein in salmon provides significant anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits.

• The omega 3 in salmon provides a direct source of EPA and DHA; the plant sources of omega 3, such as flax seeds and walnuts provide only Alpha Linolenic Acid, which may or may not convert efficiently to EPA and DHA!

• Salmon is rich in vit D, carotenoids such as Astaxanthin; provides excellent source of vits B3, B6 and B12, Calcium and Biotin.

• The selenium, being important for efficient functioning of glutathione peroxydase, helps protect against oxidative stress.
  

All those nutrients mean salmon is amazing for:

• Heart health - lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, artery renewal

• Inflammatory diseases such as arthritis

• Brain and nerve health

• Eye and hair health

• Immune support

• Help with degenerative diseases such as MS
  
  

One important note: buy salmon wild if you want to avoid carcinogenic contaminants. Marinate it with lemon juice, spices and herbs for 30 mins, then either sauté with a little olive oil or best in a tagine for half an hour on low heat, on top of some stir fried leeks.

I hope I have convinced you with the overall beneficial nutritional profile of salmon to include it in your diet about 2x week. Enjoy!