It’s getting to the end of the year, and a lot of us are starting to feel the familiar signs of burnout that come creeping up around the holidays.
Well, the answer to avoiding that could be on your plate.
Eating salmon won’t just boost your nutrient intake, and ply you with omega-3s, but will also aid your brain cognitive function, emotional regulation, and communication with our bodies.
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The key nutrient in salmon – which you’ve no doubt already heard all about – is omega-3. Our bodies don’t produce omega-3 naturally, though it’s an essential nutrient to keep us going.
“It offers a number of unique health related benefits, including acting as a natural anti-inflammatory in the body,” dietitian Susie Burrell told 9Honey Coach.
“Few Australians get the recommended amounts of these important fats and as such most of us could do with eating more omega-3 rich seafood, like Tassal Salmon.”
The Heart Foundation recommends eating salmon at least twice weekly to ensure you’re receiving enough omega-3 fatty acids, whether you have it on a bagel for breakfast or oven-baked with veggies for dinner.
Along with omega-3, salmon is one of the richest sources of vitamin B12, with a single 100g serving providing your entire daily recommended intake for both.
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Studies show that low levels of B-12 and other B Vitamins may be linked to depression, so keeping your levels of them up is crucial, especially as we head into a stressful period of the year.
Foods such as salmon, eggs, leafy greens, berries and dark chocolate should be incorporated regularly into our diets for optimal physical and mental health.
Of course, salmon is also a great source of protein – which not only helps to fill us up, but can also be effective in speeding up our metabolism
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So what’s the best way to eat salmon?
“Salmon is very versatile with a delicious flavour that works well with many types of cuisine. It can be enjoyed pan fried with crispy skin, oven baked, air fried or cooked on the BBQ,” said Burrell.
Just keep in mind that smoked salmon is higher in sodium than fresh salmon, so it’s best to incorporate both varieties into your diet.