Mashed sardines on sourdough with lemon and parsley. An underrated omega-3 and calcium powerhouse.
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Drain sardines and mash lightly with a fork.
Mix with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Toast the sourdough bread until golden.
Spread the sardine mixture on the toast.
Top with thinly sliced radish for crunch.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
If the meal's omega-3 sources are plant-based (ALA from walnuts, flax), supplementing EPA/DHA captures the marine forms your body uses directly — ALA conversion is poor (~5%).
Vitamin D is fat-soluble — co-consuming with the dietary fats in this meal can roughly double absorption vs taking it on an empty stomach.
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Nutritional data: CIQUAL (ANSES, France) cross-referenced with USDA FoodData Central.