Besides marinating it with herbs and spices, placing it on a sheet pan, and grilling, boiling, and baking it, do you know anything else about salmon? Let's take a look at what you probably never knew about salmon.
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00:00Salmon's popularity comes with quite a bit of confusion, what with multiple varieties,
00:05health claims, and concerns about sustainability.
00:07What's true and what's not?
00:09Here's a look at some things you probably never knew about salmon.
00:13Most of the salmon that we eat is conveniently named for the ocean or region it came from,
00:17but it's not quite that simple.
00:19Pacific salmon, for instance, covers a range of popular salmon, including gourmet favorites
00:24chinook and sockeye, as well as the less pricey coho variety.
00:28Atlantic salmon and Norwegian salmon, however, are generally both farmed rather than wild.
00:33When in doubt about salmon's origins, be sure to ask your fishmonger exactly where the salmon
00:37you're buying is coming from, even if at your end it's coming out of a can.
00:40Yesterday while you was out visiting, I went and ate a can of your salmon.
00:45So I stopped by the Piggly Wiggly this morning and I got you another can."
00:49So what's the difference between wild salmon and farmed salmon?
00:52While farmed salmon will certainly save a few bucks at the store, wild salmon is going
00:56to deliver much more for your buck in terms of not only flavor, but more importantly,
01:00in nutrients.
01:01Wild salmon contains higher levels of potassium, zinc, iron, and calcium, but comes with less
01:06fat and calories than an equal serving of farmed salmon.
01:09While both contain high levels of heart- and brain-healthy omega-3s, science shows those
01:13in farmed salmon to be of lesser quality.
01:16Still, even farmed salmon is one of the healthier food choices around, so just aim to buy the
01:20best quality salmon that you can find and afford.
01:23And the fresher the better.
01:24You know, just to be safe.
01:27"...the salmon mousse."
01:31"...Darling, you didn't use canned salmon, did you?"
01:35Fitness magazine named wild salmon a superfood for both skin and hair, and it's no wonder.
01:41Packed with selenium, salmon helps to naturally protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
01:46Salmon's high levels of omega-3s also help to keep your skin looking youthful and moisturized,
01:51not to mention omega-3's reputation for lowering the risk of heart disease, combating the joint
01:55pain of arthritis, and aiding conditions like depression, asthma, and ADHD.
01:59A known anti-inflammatory, omega-3s can even help prevent osteoporosis, according to researchers
02:05at Ohio State University, who observed that women with higher concentrations of the fatty
02:09acid in their bodies suffered fewer hip fractures.
02:12In 2015, the FDA approved a genetically modified salmon created by a company called AquaBounty
02:18as fit for human consumption.
02:21AquaAdvantage, as the GMO salmon is called, contains a splice of genes, including the
02:25Pacific Chinook salmon and a bottom-dweller fish known as an eel pout, or ocean pout.
02:30The result, reportedly, is a salmon that grows larger and faster, requiring less feed than
02:35its farmed cousins.
02:36In 2016, though, lawsuits were filed against the FDA by a number of plaintiffs who claimed
02:41the FDA was negligent in overlooking the potential harm to wild salmon populations should the
02:45GMO fish hatch any escape plans, not to mention the detriment to fishing communities and the
02:50environment.
02:51Shocking.
02:57AquaAdvantage is planned to be sold as Atlantic salmon, so if you're looking to avoid a dinner
03:02of frankenfish, aim for wild salmon, or any salmon labeled as a Pacific variety.
03:08We all know that salmon does a body good, but did you know that it's also vital for
03:11the health of wildlife and ecosystems?
03:14Grizzly bears of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest not only feast on salmon for nutrition, but
03:19they also carry the carcasses to the forest floor, leaving behind valuable phosphorus,
03:23carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen.
03:25Scientists have even found nitrogen that originated from salmon in the leaves of spruce trees
03:29located over 1,600 feet from streams where grizzlies fish for salmon.
03:34Beavers also enjoy a healthy relationship with salmon.
03:36A beaver's dam can provide a habitat for young salmon and shield the juveniles from the dangers
03:41of avian predators above.
03:43So respect the salmon, because their job sure isn't easy.
03:46One of the most difficult aspects of a salmon's life cycle is when they swim upstream to spawn,
03:51a work which here means spend quality time with the salmon they love most."
03:55For the Native American tribes residing in the Pacific Northwest's Columbia Basin, salmon
04:00plays far more importance in their culture than just sustenance.
04:04For these salmon people, the salmon is sacred, guiding not only their diets, but also their
04:08religion, culture, livelihoods, and entire society.
04:11According to a tribal legend, the creator gave the people the gifts of salmon and water
04:15on the first day, and salmon continues to play a central role in religious and cultural
04:20ceremonies and celebrations.
04:21When the 1960s brought a sharp decline in salmon harvests, the tribes fought back against
04:26overfishing and pollution by sending many youth to study environmental engineering,
04:30fish biology, and law.
04:32That way, they may still preserve their traditional way of life.
04:36Popular in a wide range of cuisines, there's no shortage of ways to prepare and enjoy a
04:40delicious salmon meal.
04:42Cooked salmon, lox, and gravlox are preparations that involve no cooking at all.
04:46The fish is cured and brined over time, creating delicacies long enjoyed in Jewish and Scandinavian
04:51cuisines.
04:52Raw salmon, in the form of sushi or sashimi, is one of the top sellers in sushi restaurants
04:57worldwide.
04:58For the home cook, fresh or frozen salmon fillets and steaks are readily available,
05:02with salmon's meaty texture standing up well to the stovetop, oven, or grill.
05:06So start eating your salmon already.
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