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Tomato and Sardine Crisps

A quick snack of sardines with tomato and avocado on crackers. Sardines are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and calcium, and are low in mercury.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup finely diced avocado
  • 0.25 cup finely minced red onion
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 (4-oz) can wild-caught boneless sardines, drained
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Gluten-free crackers

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the tomato, avocado, and onion. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice and season with the salt. Add the sardines, gently breaking them up with a fork. Gently stir in the dill and season to taste with black pepper.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop the mixture onto crackers and serve.
  3. Store any remaining sardine spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin D
    From: Sardines
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Sardines
  • Vitamin B12
    From: Sardines
  • Calcium
    From: Sardines
  • Selenium
    From: Sardines

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Asthma
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • COVID-19
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Bone Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Menopause symptoms
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Biological aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Oxidative Stress
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Premature Hair Graying
    Addresses · via Vitamin B12
  • Stroke
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • High blood pressure
    Reduces risk of · via Calcium
  • Androgenetic Alopecia
    Addresses · via Selenium

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