Tinned mackerel has been described as a ‘superfood’ which everyone should always have in their cupboard, according to a top nutrition expert.
In an article in the Daily Mail, nutritionists say tinned foods, which often cost less than £1, should play a vital role in a healthy diet and the newspaper had five experts pick the best of these, which included tinned mackerel.
One nutrition expert said: “Particularly for anyone who doesn’t eat much dairy, tinned fish can be a brilliant source of calcium.”
The article added that to ensure all the benefits, stick to small fish such as mackerel or sardines, which contain calcium-rich, but still edible, small bones.
The expert added: “They’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which the body can’t make on its own, but are vital for our brains, hearts and cell health.”