Herring & Omega 3: Does it pack a punch?

Herring is a surprisingly healthy little fish packed with Omega 3 fatty acids. The Omega 3s in herring are crucial to health, particularly to our brain health. If you are Omega 3 deficient, you may well have depression (Omega 3 and depression) and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Omega 3s are used in a host of treatments, including the treatment of heart disease and diabetes.
Herring is a very good way to increase your dietary Omega 3s.
Based on (data available at the USDA) herring has about 2 grams of Omega 3 for each 100 grams of fish (about 3.5 ounces). You can think of the USDA data as an estimate — the omega 3 content will vary by region, but herring contains impressive amounts of omega 3 regardless.
For people recovering from depression, one 100 gram serving of salmon meets your daily need for omega 3 unless you are mega-dosing at 4 grams or more a day. If you have depression and wonder if fish is enough, read more about how much omega 3 for depression.
When I shop for fish of any kind, I check out the website of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It provides a ranking of fish available across the U.S. which are grown or harvested in a sustainable fashion. To examine the environmental pollutant side of fish, visit the information at Ocean’s Alive.
Until then, eat up. I found a list of 75 herring recipes to browse for the herring home cooks.