Mackerel, smoked

🐟 About this food

Clean, ocean-fresh, and loved for its light protein, Mackerel is a favorite on seafood-minded plates. It is a strong protein pick, helping you stay full and support muscle. It also happens to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the type of fat most linked to heart and brain health. And it is among the rare foods that actually provide vitamin D, a nutrient many diets miss. Its sodium runs a little higher, which is worth keeping in mind on lower-salt days. It shows up again and again on high-protein menus, and it's easy to see why.