Omega-3 and Salmon
Wild River Grilling Co. is committed to providing products made from the highest quality wild-caught Alaska salmon which are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3.
Omega-3 Source
Wild salmon from Alaska provide a rich source of essential fatty acids such as omega-3 EPA and DHA that are known to prevent heart disease. Of the five species found in the waters of Alaska, the table below lists the amount of omega-3 per 100g (3.2-oz) serving):
Salmon Species
Omega-3 Contents (mg per 100-oz)
Alaska King (Chinook) Salmon
1,700mg
Alaska Pink Salmon
1,300mg
Alaska Sockeye (Red) Salmon
1,200mg
Alaska Coho (Silver) Salmon
1,100mg
Alaska Keta (Chum) Salmon
800mg
Source: USDA
What the cardiologists are saying:
Omega-3 Fights Heart Disease
The cardiologists, and staff at Heart Center of the Rockies share an interest not only in the treatment, but in the prevention of heart disease. Eating a heart-healthy diet, controlling body weight and getting 30 minutes of daily exercise are important to prevent heart disease and to improve the length of recovery if heart disease does strikes.
What makes a heart-healthy diet? The answer can be complex, but in general a heart-healthy diet should be low in fat and sodium, and high in fiber. Our practice, along with the American Heart Association, recommends including several servings of the omega-3 nutrient in your diet.
Omega-3 is a fatty acid that relaxes blood vessels to maintain a normal blood pressure, promote healthy blood clotting, reduce the risk for sudden death caused by dangerous cardiac arrhythmias, and to reduce blood triglycerides.
One of my favorite sources of omega-3 is salmon. In fact, just a 4-ounce serving contains 33% of the daily value of the omega-3 fatty acid.
If you like salmon, you’re going to love grilling or baking your next salmon meal on a cedar plank from Wild River Grilling. Whether your desire is to be more heart-healthy, or you just want to impress your friends – the cedar plank method of cooking is a simple way to add flavor and moisture to salmon. We’re so impressed, that we’ve included a copy of our Heart-Healthy Cookbook in the Wild River Grilling gift box set and made it available on both of our websites.
Enjoy the recipes enclosed in this cookbook – your heart will thank you!
Sincerely,
Gary J. Luckasen, MD, FAAC
Heart Center of the Rockies