Why is Omega-3 vital for our health and what are good sources of Omega-3?
Omega-3 is vital for brain growth and development in children[1], has heart-protective benefits[2] such as helping to lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, slow the development of plaque in arteries, reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythms and reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke[3]. It helps to improves eye health, helps fight anxiety and depression, promotes brain health during pregnancy and early life, helps reduce symptoms of ADHD in children, can help to fight age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease, and can assist in alleviating menstrual pain[4].
Did you know that fatty fish such as tuna[5], saba, sardine and mackerel[6] are very good sources of Omega-3, and are delicious fresh or canned. Canned ready-to-eat tuna, saba, sardine and mackerel provide much appreciated convenience to adding healthy, Omega-3 rich fish to our daily diet.
Ayam Brand is famed for its wide range of healthy, high and delicious quality canned tuna, saba, sardine and mackerel that are preservative free, with no added MSG. Open an easy-pull-tab can for that tasty, convenient and healthy Omega-3 addition to your family’s diet.
Saba Cheddar Lunch Box Bites
Make a healthy Omega-3 loaded lunch box for adults or kids using Ayam Brand Saba Flakes in Mayonnaise. Works well as a tea-time snack too.
- Combine drained Ayam Brand Saba Flakes in Mayonnaise into a bowl then mix well with sour cream, Ayam Brand Tomato Puree, sweet onion and parsley.
- Beat eggs with salt. Combine thoroughly with the saba mixture, add cheese and mix. Divide this mixture equally across 12 mini muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Remove bites from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before removing with an offset spatula. Your Saba Cheddar Lunch Box Bites are ready. Keto-friendly too!
Prep time: 10 minutes, cook time: 25 minutes, serves: 3-4 pax
The Ayam Brand fish range is ready-to-eat straight from the can. They taste great paired with rice, bread, or with a salad. Here are some exciting recipes to add Omega-3 to your diet, to maintain your family’s good health. These recipes feature Ayam Brand Sardines, Ayam Brand Saba Flakes in Mayonnaise and Ayam Brand Mackerel.
We can’t wait to try out this recipe!
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[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15812120/
[2] https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/omega-3-fish-oil-supplements-for-high-blood-pressure
[3] https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/omega-3-fish-oil-supplements-for-high-blood-pressure
[4] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#TOC_TITLE_HDR_16
[5] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-canned-tuna-healthy#benefits
[6] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-omega-3-rich-foods
