Farmed vs. Wild Salmon

 

Maybe it’s knowing travel is off the cards for a couple of years (there’s COVID restrictions and then there’s also the idea of travelling on a plane with small children #nothanks), but I’ve been obsessed with all the Japanese flavours from last year’s quick trip to Tokyo. Anyway, we’ve been living off sashimi, poke bowls, soba noodles and miso flavoured ANYTHING

We’ve gone crazy over seafood in our house. My fave mid week meal is seafood or prawns on the BBQ with miso paste, maple syrup and freshly grated ginger! Quick, easy and affordable.

Why You Need Omega-3:

A hot topic is farmed vs. wild salmon. Salmon is an oily fish that is high in Vitamin D, protein as well as omega-3, which is an essential fatty acid that must come from your diet because the body can’t make it.

Omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) help lower risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and high triglycerides level. Also beneficial for improving insulin sensitivity, metabolic health, nervous system function and brain health

A few points on seafood and specifically salmon:

  •  It’s recommended to consume oily fish 2-3 times a week to avoid heart disease

  •  Oily fish includes salmon, trout, herring, sardines, mackerel 

  • Try to source wild caught seafood. Ask your local seafood shop or look at your local supermarket - it’s becoming more available! For example John West now has a wild caught smoked salmon! 

  • Omega- 3 fatty acids is higher in wild rather than farmed salmon

  • Farmed salmon contains significantly higher levels of toxins, for example it can contain up to 8 x higher levels of dioxins and PCB - these are proven to disrupt hormones, drive immune dysfunction and can contribute to cancer

Alternative to salmon:

Not a seafood fan? Or if you’re a bit fishy about good quality fish and omega-3 supplements? 

If you’re not suss when it comes to fish oil supplements, you should be! I usually recommend that we’re better to EAT good quality wild seafood or get your hands on Inca Inchi oil rather than eating lots of cheap farmed seafood or buying cheap nasty fish oil supplements on the discount shelf at your local supermarket.

NB: Sometimes I’ll prescribe practitioner-only grade fish oil for therapeutic reasons. But I’m a fish oil snob and only prescribe the very best!

Introducing Inca Inchi Oil

It’s a bit of a mouthful, isn’t it - Inca Inchi oil. This oil is a plant-based alternative to seafood for omega-3!  This oil is 48% omega 3! You’ll love it. It’s a great option to have in the pantry and add a dribble to your foods - smoothies, salad dressings, sauces etc. each day.

You can read more about it and order it here

 
Olivia McFadyen