Nutrition

Potassium is a very important mineral for the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs in the human body. It is also an electrolyte, a substance that conducts electricity in the body, along with sodium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium. Potassium is crucial to heart function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, making it important for normal digestive and muscular function. Potassium is essential for good nutrition and health. A diet low in potassium and high in sodium may be one of the factors that can lead to high blood pressure or hypertension which can boost your odds of having a heart attack or stroke. Newer evidence suggests that dietary potassium may play a role in decreasing blood pressure. Potassium is involved in nerve function, muscle control and blood pressure. Increasing potassium in the diet may protect against hypertension in people who are sensitive to high levels of sodium. A moderate increase in dietary potassium,…

The history of sardines go way back in time, but it was the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who helped to popularize these little fish by initiating the canning of sardines, the first fish ever to be canned, in order to feed the citizens of the land over which he presided. Sardines are named after Sardinia, the Italian island where large schools of these fish were once found. Sardines can be enjoyed fresh, but they are most commonly found canned, since they are perishable. Sardines are rich in numerous nutrients and are an incredibly rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Sardines have been found to support cardiovascular health. They are one of the most concentrated sources of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been found to lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels; one serving (3.25 ounce can) of sardines actually contains over 50% of the daily value for these important nutrients. Sardines are also an excellent source…