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There is also a proven correlation between increased fish intake and a lower incidence of chronic inflammatory diseases. Omega-3 fatty acid has also been found to help support good mental health by preventing conditions such as anxiety and depression and helping increase key neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in the brain, including serotonin. The species occurs—in temperate waters, from inshore waters to the edge of the continental shelf, down to depths of about 200 metres—south from Hervey Bay, in Queensland to Shark Bay in Western Australia. The region was part of the Roman Empire, then largely a Venetian dominion, and has always been sustained through fishing mainly sardines. Sardines are probably best known for being an oily fish and therefore a good source of omega-3 fatty acid, an essential fatty acid that the body must get from food as it cannot make it by itself.They lower blood pressure, prevent abnormal heart rhythms, and decrease hardening of the arteries and blockages. The Brunswick brand, which started as the Connors Brothers in the 1880s, produces sardines (actually, juvenile herring, Clupea harengus) with many flavours.

Sardines are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals essential for long-term growth and development, such as vitamins B1, B3, and Phosphorus. According To Adrienne Cheatham, sardines are the most underrated fish you should be cooking with for your meals. So, if you are sharing the salad, you may want to check that everyone is on board for the flavor profile.

The last large sardine cannery in the United States, the Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, closed its doors on 15 April 2010 after 135 years in operation.

Canned sardines can even be rinsed with water to remove excess salt, making them an even healthier option for those watching their sodium intake. Marinate the sardines in a sauce made from tamari, lemon juice, mashed garlic, and your favorite herbs. Fishing season is limited to the months between April and December, ensuring the best texture and freshest flavour.Once you have them ready, try some of these tasty recipes to integrate sardines into your eating plan. If not, they should be purged of undigested or partially digested food or feces by holding the live fish in a tank long enough for them to empty their digestive systems.