Due to its high nutritional value and relatively low price, sardines are now being described as a “cheap but attractive luxury food”, while videos and photos related to it are becoming increasingly popular on various social networking websites. According to recent trends, searches related to using sardines for breakfast have recorded an extraordinary increase.
Thousands of users are showcasing various recipes, snacks and special plates made from sardines on video sharing platforms. Some influential people are even calling it useful for skin beauty and physical energy. According to nutritionists, sardines are an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and calcium. Since it is a small fish, the amount of mercury in it is also lower than in larger fish.
Nutritionists say that after the pandemic, people’s interest in safe and long-lasting foods increased, while rising food prices and the trend of protein-rich foods also played an important role in the popularity of sardines. Beautiful packaging and modern advertising have given this canned fish a new identity. However, experts warn that it is not right to consider any one food as a miracle cure.
In recent days, a trend called “sardine mixing” has also emerged in which some people encourage eating large quantities of sardines, but according to experts, a balanced diet is the basis of a healthy life. They say that consuming sardines once or twice a week can be beneficial for health, but there is no scientific basis for excessive consumption. Experts have advised the public to prioritize a balanced and varied diet instead of social media trends.