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Most of us now know that Salmon is a great source of Omega 3 Fatty acids, and a great source of protein.
But did you know that there are even more reasons to consume this healthy fish, it is also a great source of Selenium!
Selenium is a mineral found in soil and certain foods, although the level of Selenium in soil in many countries is negligible!!
It's considered a trace mineral, meaning your body only needs tiny amounts of it. Nevertheless, getting enough selenium in your diet is important.
Studies have shown that selenium helps protect bone health, decreases thyroid antibodies in people with autoimmune thyroid disease and may reduce the risk of cancer
One study found that blood levels of selenium increased significantly more in people who consumed two servings of salmon per week than those who consumed fish oil capsules containing less selenium.
Why not add one or two serves a salmon a week to your diet. After all a 100-gram serving of salmon provides 59–67% of the RDI of selenium, a mineral involved in protecting bone health, improving thyroid function and help in reducing the risk of cancer.
Remember moderation is key to much of a good thing is never a good thing!
