When there is little in the fridge and no time to cook, a tiny tin of sardines can go a surprisingly long way. These fully cooked fish can turn toast, crackers, pasta or salad into a quick meal − and, because they’re shelf-stable, they’re easy to keep on hand.
Sardines also pack an impressive amount of nutrition into every bite, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids and numerous vitamins and minerals − “all at a fraction of the cost of many other seafood options,” says Laura Bellows, a registered dietitian and professor in the division of nutritional sciences at Cornell University.
But those nutrients don’t mean sardines are the right choice for everyone. Here’s why sardines can be good for you and when you may need to limit or avoid them.
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