Today: Woman Loses 25 Pounds With the Sardine Diet. How It Works and What Dietitians Think Jane Crummett credits the sardine diet for helping her lose weight and feel better. She ate nothing but canned sardines and oil for 120 days, losing 25 pounds and reducing inflammation in her body, ...

Understanding the Context

FishBase, a database of information about fish, calls at least six species pilchards, over a dozen just sardines, and many more with the two basic names qualified by various adjectives. Although sardines are lower in mercury than larger fish species, it's best to limit consumption to 2-3 servings per week. Sardines provide omega-3s, protein, and calcium, which have benefits... What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Sardines Regularly?

Key Insights

- Health Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight dinner or seeking a nutritious twist on comfort food, our roundup of 16 delicious sardine recipes has something for every occasion. Dive in and discover how these little fish can make a big splash on your dining table! We spoke to a chef and a sardine expert to learn the best way to use sardines as snacks, sides, entrees, or even how to eat them straight out of the can so you can take advantage of the generous flavor and health benefits packed into every tin. To cut through the hype, we sampled 59 different tins of oil-packed, mostly unflavored sardines to find the very best. Our picks range from plump and pleasantly pungent to lean and luxurious,...

Final Thoughts

Adding sardines to your diet can offer multiple health benefits. 1. Lowers Triglycerides and Cholesterol. Sardines are among the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and may have anti-inflammatory properties.