Protein
High-quality protein assists in healing, bone health, and maintaining muscle mass. Unlike plant-based proteins, the protein in Wild Alaska Sole is complete, so you don’t need to supplement to get the amount you need. And Wild Alaska Sole provides high levels of protein without high amounts of calories and fat.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
You might be surprised by the levels of omega-3 fatty acids found in Wild Alaska Sole. Generally, health professionals recommend that we eat fattier fish to provide high amounts of these long-chain fats that are important for many aspects of our health, including reducing inflammation, decreasing depression, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, and supporting heart, brain, and eye health. Recent scientific analysis has shown that Wild Alaska Sole has quite high levels of these important fats (665 mg EPA and DHA in each 3.5 ounce serving), so you can include this mild, low-fat fish in your diet twice a week and be well on your way to meeting your body’s needs.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamins B-12 is a required nutrient for important body functions, including cellular energy production, DNA synthesis and repair, and nervous system function. Adults need 2.4 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B-12 per day, and a single 3.5- oz. serving of Wild Alaska Sole naturally provides 11 mcg. This makes sole an abundant whole-food source of vitamin B-12, allowing you to easily meet daily recommendations.
Selenium
Another high-quality, key nutrient found in Wild Alaska Sole is selenium, whichsupports thyroid function, metabolism, and antioxidant protection. With 32 mcg of selenium in each 3.5- oz. serving, Wild Alaska Sole provides around half of the 55-70 mcg of daily value adults should consume each day.
Potassium
Known for its powerful heart-healthy benefits, potassium is an essential nutrient that helps control blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. Adult potassium needs range from approximately 2,600 to 3,400 mg per day, depending on sex and life stage. A 3.5-oz. serving of Wild Alaska Sole contains about 300 mcg of potassium, helping support daily intake goals as part of a balanced diet.
Phosphorus
Vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth, phosphorus also supports how the body uses carbohydrates, fats, and protein, and plays a key role in kidney function, muscle contraction, maintaining a normal heartbeat, and nerve signaling. Adults are recommended to consume 700 mg of phosphorus each day and a 3.5 oz serving of Wild Alaska Sole contains 212 mg of the essential nutrient.
Low Calorie & Low Fat
Foods that are low in both calories and fat provide an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight, expecially when they provide additional important nutrients. Wild Alaska Sole delivers all these benefits without weighing you down.
Learn how to shop for, prepare and store Wild Alaska Sole at our blog post, “How to Cook Sole: A Guide to Flaky, Delicious Flounder.” And for recipe inspiration, check out our recipe page.
