Staple canned sardines have and will always be present in every Filipino household because of its affordable price and convenience. Although always looked down upon by some people, sardines are surprisingly one of the healthiest food that you can easily get your hands on.

According to Dr. Willie T. Ong from his Philippine Star article “Are sardines healthy? You bet!”:

Some people look down on the lowly sardines. It’s cheap, it’s canned, and it’s the poor man’s diet. Hence, it’s easy to conclude that sardines are not healthy for you.

However, medical and nutrition experts agree that such is not the case. In fact, sardines are pound for pound one of the world’s healthiest foods.

Meaty sardine fish contains many vitamins and minerals that can benefit your whole body. It contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids that is good for the heart, a powerful antioxidant called Coenzyme Q10 for your immune system, Calcium for the bones, Vitamins D, B12, B3, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus — all in a can of cheap sardines. This is also a perfect food for those who are trying to lose weight because of its low calories. 

Besides the many health benefits of this wonder fish, it is also a very versatile ingredient that can be found easily anywhere, and can be cooked into an array of different dishes. 

Turn it into a meal-time favorite, a sandwich for the afternoon snacks, or share it to the whole family as party food! Kids can now also be tricked into eating healthier by substituting your usual meat into your cheaper canned sardines. 

Because of the popularity and demand for canned sardines, many new brands are now available in the market. To reap the full benefits of sardines, we have to make sure to only buy high-quality brands that we can trust — like SABA Seafood’s Sardines in Tomato Sauce.

Ironically called “the poor man’s diet” because of its cheap price, sardines will definitely make anyone rich because of its many perks.

They say that health is wealth, but in the case of our favorite canned sardines, we get both the health benefits and the wealth from all the savings we get!