In just over 3 ounces of canned sardines, there are 20 grams of protein, 30 milligrams of calcium, and are high in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin B12. Protein keeps you full longer while maintaining a healthy insulin response evening out blood sugar levels and controlling your urges to indulge in Doritos and chocolate cupcakes. The American Heart Association suggest you eat at a minimum of 3.5 ounces of fish rich in omega-3's every week. Folks with heart disease should opt for more servings of sardines.
The nutrients in sardines lower the triglycerides and reduce plaque in your arteries lowering your blood pressure and reducing the likelihood of a cardiac event like a heart attack. Perhaps heart health is not a direct route to a smaller waistline, but a strong beating heart is going to pump all the blood it takes to power you through your next hot yoga or Cross-fit class.

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