{"id":875023,"date":"2026-10-08T10:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/875023\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:28:12","slug":"salmon-health-benefits-why-omega-3-fats-are-so-important-according-to-a-dietitian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/875023\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon health benefits: Why omega-3 fats are so important, according to a dietitian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where fish consumption<\/a> is concerned, 2026 has been the year of the sardine<\/a>. But let\u2019s not allow its delicious friend, salmon<\/a>, to fall by the wayside.<\/p>\n

Salmon is not only delicious and packed with protein, it\u2019s also one of the richest natural sources of a nutrient less than one in 10 Aussies gets enough of in their diet.<\/p>\n

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Salmon is a delicious nutritional powerhouse.\u00a0iStock<\/p>\n

\u201cA single serve of salmon contains an adult\u2019s entire recommended intake of omega-3 fats<\/a>,\u201d dietitian Susie Burrell tells nine.com.au, saying this attribute alone catapults the fish \u201cto the top of the superfood list\u201d.<\/p>\n

Omega-3 are a type of long chain fat found only in oily fish, Burrell explains, and is important in controlling inflammation in the body and protecting our cells from damage.<\/p>\n

The telltale signs we\u2019re not getting enough omega-3s include dry skin and eyes, low mood, inflammatory conditions like high cholesterol, joint pain and general fatigue.<\/p>\n

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The distinctive pink-fleshed fish is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fats, a nutrient most Aussies don\u2019t get enough of.\u00a0iStock<\/p>\n

\u201cVery few people get the recommended amounts needed for optimal health, which makes salmon such an important food in the diet,\u201d Burrell adds.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is recommended Aussies consume at least two fish meals a week, but we know fewer than one in 10 get the recommended intakes of omega-3s. <\/p>\n

\u201c[So] including salmon at least twice will go a long way in increasing the average person\u2019s intake.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for whether you opt for fresh, frozen or tinned salmon, Burrell says all versions of the fish offer a rich source of omega-3. <\/p>\n

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\u201cSalmon is one of the nutrient-dense wholefoods we can consume,\u201d dietitian Susie Burrell says.\u00a0iStock<\/p>\n

However, there is a case for buying it fresh.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe added bonus … is that you get a significant amount of the omegas in the salmon skin, so enjoy it crispy when you can,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t love the taste of salmon, but want to increase your intake of omega-3? <\/p>\n

Burrell says although whole, unprocessed foods \u201calways offer the synergistic effects of multiple nutrients\u201d, you can opt for omega-3 supplements if that is the next best option for you.<\/p>\n

The other great thing about salmon is its versatility in the kitchen. <\/p>\n

You can use it in pastas and salads, turn it into salmon cakes or fritters or even tackle a gravlax if you\u2019re feeling fancy.<\/p>\n

Burrell\u2019s favourite quick, healthy weeknight dinner with salmon is an easy bake.<\/p>\n

\u201cA one-tray salmon tray bake with vegetables, a little pasta and some cream cheese or goats cheese is delicious, tasty meal that can be ready in 20 minutes with minimal prep or fuss,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where fish consumption is concerned, 2026 has been the year of the sardine. But let\u2019s not allow its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":875024,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[97,269],"class_list":["post-875023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-health","tag-nutrition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=875023"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875023\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/875024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=875023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=875023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=875023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}