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Sardines are rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) – omega-3 fatty acids – that provide anti-inflammatory heart health benefits, Routhenstein noted.
A key one with sardines is sodium, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, especially if consumed in large quantities over time, said Derocha.
Dogs can eat canned sardines, which provide protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other important nutrients, Dr. Lisa Lippman, veterinarian and director of virtual medicine at Bond Vet, tells TODAY.com.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or the DASH diet is a diet to control hypertension promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Sardines from Akabane Station in Kita, Tokyo. Sardines ("pilchards") are a nutrient-rich, small, oily fish widely consumed by humans and as forage fish by larger fish species, seabirds and marine mammals. Sardines are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be eaten grilled, pickled, or smoked when fresh.
Evidence suggests that omega−3 fatty acids modestly lower blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) in people with hypertension and in people with normal blood pressure. [ 117 ] [ 118 ] Omega−3 fatty acids can also reduce heart rate , [ 119 ] an emerging risk factor.
Sardines contain lots of nutrients necessary for our bodies to function, such as potassium, iron, and calcium, and were linked to better cardiovascular health and lowered blood pressure in a 2023 ...
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, a natural compound that can lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease, adds Frances Largeman-Roth, a registered dietitian. She ...