Wild v Farmed Salmon · Thrive Again With Kelli

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Wild v Farmed Salmon

Salmon is one of those foods I think is worth having in your healthy eating toolbox.

Why?

A great source of EPA and DHA omega-3
A good dose of protein
Also provides nutrients such as vitamin D, B12, selenium and iodine
And perhaps one of the best things about it: it can be incredibly quick and easy

You don't need to spend an hour cooking a fancy salmon dinner.

A little tinned salmon can become a quick lunch or snack.

BUT !!!!!

Most salmon sold in supermarkets is farmed. And yes, that includes the very popular Norwegian salmon, which is predominantly farmed.

Farmed salmon are quite different from wild salmon. They are raised in high-density pens and fed a formulated diet designed to support rapid growth, rather than the natural diet of wild salmon (read less omega3). Because of the intensive farming environment, they can also require vaccines, veterinary medicines, hormones, antibiotics and treatments.

So what do I look for?

WILD or WILD-CAUGHT on the label
I particularly like Alaskan wild salmon
Don't assume that "Norwegian salmon" means wild. Check the label.
Tinned wild salmon is fine occasionally
For regular use I suggest you find it in a glass jar.

Some brand options for wild salmon in a glass jar are these:

Good Fish
Taku Fisheries
Alaska Seafood Company
Alaska Fresh Seafood
The Shotridge Collection

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I've put together some simple wild salmon recipes for you, including easy snacks and light lunches, so you can get more of this nutritious food into your week without making it complicated.

Salmon Recipes - Snacks/Light Meals

Did you know the difference between farmed v wild? Are you able to find the wild version in your area?

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Wild v Farmed Salmon