Should you be eating canned pink salmon? Yes, you should be – canned pink salmon is awesome! What is so special about canned pink salmon? While the 230 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids in three ounces of canned tuna is not shabby, canned pink salmon has 1,000 milligrams. And because it contains bones, you will get up to 21 percent of your daily calcium needs as well.

Canned pink salmon vs. fresh salmon Sure, fresh salmon is great, but it is not only expensive, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find fresh wild salmon. Canned pink salmon, on the other hand, is readily available, and it is cheaper than fresh salmon. Plus, as I have already mentioned, canned salmon contains a pretty good amount of calcium.

A perfect lunch My idea of a perfect lunch? Obviously, there are many possibilities, too many to discuss here, but since we are talking about canned goods, here is what comes to mind: How about some low carb pasta with canned salmon and vegetables?

Think about it, it is a perfect combination that keeps calories and carbs low, but it does give you plenty of protein and important nutrients.

Here is another idea, only this time it has to do with breakfast. Sure, there are plenty of pretty good breakfast options out there, and here is another one: How about some egg whites with mushrooms, spinach, canned pink salmon and a slice of melted cheese?

As you can see, canned salmon is not only nutritious, it is extremely versatile. Use your imagination – there are plenty of easy to prepare dishes in which it can be used.