One clue: This food tastes amazing in pasta.
Multivitamins are a mainstay, along with another nutrient Americans fall short on: omega-3s fatty acids.
But there may be a better way.
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By eating more sardines, you may not need an omega-3 supplement.
So, should you add sardines to your weekly meal rotation?
Functional foods (when consumed over time) have the potential to support overall health and longevity.
Because of that, the authors recommend consuming at least one or two servings of sardines per week.
EatingWelldietitians often recommend food first, then suggest supplementing as a backup plan to fill in the gaps.
Lastly, another benefit is the investment required.
Supplementation can often provide higher doses of a nutrient compared to what’s found in food.
