Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Sardines are rich in omega-3s, which can help lower cholesterol and triglycerides.Eating sardines with their bones provides calcium and vitamin D ...

Sardines are small, oily fish with flaky texture and often confused with their tinier silver-skinned cousin, anchovies. Unlike anchovies, sardines remain firm when heated in oil, can be mashed into a ...