You know that it is essential to eat five fruits and vegetables a day. But now a famous doctor also adds a sardine.
It's been a refrain for 20 years: you have to eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Since our childhood, whether at school or on television, during cartoons, this slogan has been repeated over and over again. And for good reason, eating fruits and vegetables is healthy. A source of vitamins and fiber, these foods have essential characteristics for growing and staying healthy. But now a famous doctor-host adds a little something extra to this phrase that we all repeat. Indeed, Jimmy Mohamed, famous presenter of France Télévisionsdecided to study this advice in depth.
And one sardine a day, one!
And he, he adds another ingredient, the sardine : “It is certainly the most underestimated fish and should be an integral part of our diet.he begins by indicating. “This not very sexy little fish is nevertheless a major health ally that we should consume very regularly.” So, the doctor indicates that it would be beneficial for your health to eat a small sardine every day! “Do you know the slogan 'Five fruits and vegetables a day'? I would certainly add: 'And a portion of sardines!'“.
And in fact, sardines are a fish rich in omega-3 and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), as in all fatty fish. “Remember that 60% of our brain mass is fatty acid and most of these fatty acids are omega-3“, recalls Jimmy Mohamed. “For a good dose of protein, omega-3, nutrients strengthening your cardiovascular system and your brain, bet on sardines. Thus, the doctor encourages all French people to eat a small sardine every day which has great benefits for our health.
The benefits of sardines for our health
In addition to its good fats, this little fish is rich in calcium and vitamin D, which help improve our bone health. On the beauty side, too, sardines help keep skin hydrated and can promote hair growth and strength. Our eyes will also thank us for eating sardines since this little fish helps improve vision. Finally, it is good to know that this fish is one of the least contaminated in Europe. Unlike tuna or salmon, which are infected with mercury, sardines contain fewer heavy metals, which makes it a healthier food than some of its congeners.
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