B.C. Salmon is one of the planet’s most nutritious food, known as a super food, this popular fish is packed with vital nutrients for our daily health. Raising farm-fresh salmon is a major part of British Columbia’s aquaculture industry. Here is a quick overview of the amazing health benefits of adding farm-raised B.C. Salmon to your diet.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin that is used in nearly every cell in the body.
Thiamin’s main role is to help your body use carbohydrates and protein to make energy.
Foods high in thiamin include pork, fish, seeds, nuts, beans, green peas, tofu, brown rice, squash, asparagus, and seafood. The current daily value (DV) for vitamin B1 is 1.2mg.
The human body cannot produce thiamine, so we must ingest it from our diet to prevent thiamine deficiency.
Did you know, one of the risks of following a gluten-free diet is not getting enough thiamin?Increase in your diet – farm-raised B.C. Salmon, as well as nuts, seeds and greens.
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