Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fats . Wild salmon tends to contain less fat and a little more of some of the  nutrients than farmed salmon, but the two kinds are broadly comparable. Salmon  oils protect against heart disease, blood clots, stroke, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and certain skin conditions.  Salmon is a also a good source of selenium, protein, niacin, vitamin B12, magnesium and vitamin B6

Salmon keeps the brain healthy and improves  insulin resistance. It helps childrens’ concentration and brain power.

Salmon is also good for skin health. It keeps the skin smooth, minimizes sunburn and help beat eczema and dry eyes.

100 g of salmon contains

• 183 Kcalories
• 10.8 g fat
• 19.9 g protein
• 0.618 g EPA
• 1.293 DHA
• 7.5 mg niacin
• 0.64 mcg vitamin B6
• 2.8 mcg vitamin B12
• 26 mcg folate
• 1.9 mg vitamin E
• 3.9 mg vitamin C
• 362  mg potassium
• 36.5 mcg selenium
• 28 g magnesium
• 0.4 mg zinc