Canned fish is a popular choice due to its ease of storage without worrying about expiration dates. It also offers a quick and economical solution for preparing meals or adding protein to dishes such as salads or pasta.

However, the question remains: do these cans contain high levels of salt or mercury that make them harmful to health?

• “Fish Milk”: Nutritional Revolution or Risky Experiment?

• Fish oil protects the elderly from Alzheimer’s Disease

On this subject, nutritionist Mihaela Bilic emphasizes that canned fish deserves more attention, pointing out that it is a practical, efficient, and accessible source of omega-3 fatty acids.

She explains that canned fish such as tuna, sardines, mackerel, and anchovies are healthy and nourishing options, especially when consumed in brine or tomato sauce rather than oil.

Bilic highlights the nutritional benefits of certain canned fish, particularly sardines, which can meet adults’ calcium needs thanks to the edible bones found in the can.

• Which fish are the least fatty?

• Fish can be eaten in many ways: fresh, in foil, baked and… smoked!

She also states that consuming sardines, whether fresh or canned, has a positive effect on reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

A study published in 2021 by the University of Oviedo found a link between the consumption of sardines, either fresh or canned, and a decrease in insulin resistance, an increase in “good cholesterol” (HDL), as well as an improvement in hormones regulating glucose metabolism, such as adiponectin.

• Consuming blue or oily fish reduces pain in seniors

• “Fatty Meats” in the Spotlight: The Most Harmful Foods for the Liver

Furthermore, Bilic adds that sardines in tomato sauce may offer additional nutritional benefits, as this component helps enhance iron absorption in the body.

Canned fish is also easy to carry and convenient for creating quick meals, making it an excellent option for offices or nutritious on-the-go meals without worrying about fish odors.

• Best Foods to Prevent Colorectal Cancer for Generation Z

• 4 Foods That Boost Weight Loss with an Effect Similar to “Ozempic”

• How Fatty Acids Protect You from “The Malignant Disease”