Have you ever tried our delicious hot smoked mackerel as a way of keeping a healthy diet?
Mackerel is one of the most health-beneficial kinds of fish you can eat – it contains a high quantity of omega-3 fatty acids which is usually lacking in most diets. Below you will find a list of the most important health benefits of eating mackerel and other kinds of fish.
Mackerel is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. It’s beneficial for supporting heart health, reduces inflammation and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Omega-3 intake is one of the biggest dietary factors linked to longevity and lower chronic disease risk.
Regular consumption of oily fish like mackerel is associated with lowering blood pressure, and with reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
These effects come mainly from omega-3s plus vitamin D.
Sunlight and mackerel play a vital role in taking in vitamin D, and mackerel is one of the best natural food sources of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is great for bone health, immune function, hormone balance and mood regulation.
Many people in northern countries such as Ireland are vitamin-D deficient, so oily fish can make a meaningful difference.
Mackerel is high in DHA. DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid, and it is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found mainly in oily fish such as Atlantic mackerel, salmon, sardines, and anchovies.
The DHA in mackerel supports brain cell structure, cognitive performance and memory.
Higher fish intake has been linked to lower risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Mackerel provides complete protein with all essential amino acids. This can result in muscle maintenance, tissue repair and satiety (helps keep you full).
A typical 100 g portion provides roughly 18–20 g of protein.
Mackerel is a strong source of selenium (antioxidant support), iodine (thyroid function), magnesium and potassium.
These nutrients help regulate metabolism, nerve function, and energy production.
Omega-3 fats help reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to many conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The DHA content supports retinal health and may reduce risk of age-related eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration.
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish. They occur in all tropical and temperate seas. The Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is by far the most common of the ten species of the family that are caught in British and Irish waters.
In contrast to salmon and trout, mackerel is a species that cannot be farmed, so all mackerel you buy was caught in the wild. They can reach the mature age of 20 years.
Usually mackerel swim in large schoals of several thousands. It is not known if the shoals hold together all the time, but fishermen tend to think so. The members of a shoal are usually of the same size.
We hot smoke our mackerel and offer a plain Mackerel variety and a spiced Mackerel version. Both are delicious when briefly put on a barbecue, or in salads and other dishes.
In our recipe section you will find inspiration to help you include mackerel in your daily diet.
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