Salmon and Trout: Health Benefits

Edaku — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Salmon and trout are probably the most recognizable fish on the seafood counter, and for good reason. Beyond their rich flavor and easy versatility in the kitchen, both are among the most nutrient-dense fish commonly recommended as a regular part of a healthy diet.

What makes them “oily fish”

Salmon and trout both belong to the salmonid family, along with related species. Their signature pink-to-orange flesh comes from carotenoid pigments, mainly astaxanthin, which the fish accumulate through their diet — krill and other crustaceans in the wild, or supplemented feed on fish farms.

Trout on Edaku

Salmon and Trout: Health Benefits

What makes them “oily fish”