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Salmon is the common name for the several species of fish from the Salmonidae family. Their flesh is generally red, but there are some white-fleshed wild salmon.
There are several species of salmon, divided into Atlantic and Pacific Ocean species. The two groups are as follows:
Atlantic Ocean species
- Atlantic Salmon is the species after which all the others are named.
- Land locked Salmon
- Salmon Trutta is another Atlantic species, also known as trout
Pacific Ocean species
- Sockeye salmon is known locally as "red salmon" or "blueback salmon."
- Chinook Salmon is also known locally as king, tyee, spring Salmon, quinnat, tule, or blackmouth salmon.
- Coho Salmon or silver Salmon
- Cherry Salmon
Salmon is a popular source of food and is the most popular among all consumed fish. This could be due to the fact that salmon is one of nature’s healthiest foods as it contains well-balanced, easily digestible protein (known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)), omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamin D, the B vitamins, and phosphorus. Salmon is also extremely healthy, as they contain a lower level of cholesterol than previously thought. Of course, another factor that makes salmon the most popular fish
Omega-3 fatty acids are the oil found naturally in fish, and salmon has a higher quantity of this acid compared to other fish. This plus the other essential nutrients and its exquisite flavor make salmon the most popular fish. Eating a balanced amount of salmon can potentially reduce heart disease, relieve rheumatoid arthritis, promote healthy brain function, fight colitis and cancer, and control blood triglyceride levels.
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