5 benefits of eating sardines 

Mexicans are the kind of people who try all kinds of food and are famous for not being afraid of exotic ingredients and flavors. For example, we eat tacos made from tongue, tripe, and eye, while we also enjoy liver with onions. So you have probably tried sardines, but do you know the health benefits they offer? Sardines are small elongated fish that belong to the clupeid family. We can find them canned and seasoned with olive oil and tomato sauce. In Mexico, they are prepared in a Mexican style, in tostadas, tacos, with eggs, and there are even recipes for sardine ceviche. Have you tried it? Besides being an accessible and easy-to-find ingredient, canned sardines are very versatile and can be cooked in many ways, so there is no excuse not to enjoy the benefits of eating them. Are you up for it? You can also read: What fish to buy to make ceviche?Benefits of SardinesIf you want to include sardines in your diet, here are the best reasons to do so, as they are also part of the basic food basket. According to the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, sardines are a food that stands out for their nutritional benefits, such as:Sardines are rich in proteinThey contain nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, potassium, zinc, iodine, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, and DThey are low in caloriesThey reduce cholesterol levelsTheir consumption prevents anemiaSardines are rich in omega-3They contain less mercury than other types of fishIn addition to strengthening your heart and protecting your bones, sardines are the perfect food to prepare delicious recipes to treat the whole family any day of the week, during Lent, and even during the January slump. Are you ready to try sardines?See more: Fishing in Mexico during LentRecipes with SardinesAt Kiwilimón, we know that canned sardines are ideal for healthy eating, so we created two recipes for you to take advantage of the benefits and enjoy their great flavor with filling and nutritious options.Find the recipes here:Sardine tostadas with eggMexican-style sardine quesadillas