Love Your Heart, Feed It Wild
February is American Heart Month — a gentle nudge to slow down, breathe deeply, and think about what fuels us.
At Wild for Salmon, we believe that food is one of the most powerful ways to care for the heart — not just the one that beats in your chest, but the metaphorical one too: the heart that connects you to the earth, to family, and to the ocean.
And when it comes to heart-healthy food, wild-caught seafood sits right at the top of the list.
How Seafood Protects Your Heart 
Despite all the progress in awareness and education, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. But small, consistent choices — like adding more wild fish to your weekly meals — can make an enormous difference.
Wild fish, particularly wild Alaskan salmon, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids — the “good fats” your body needs but can’t make on its own. These essential fats help:
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Lower triglycerides (the harmful fats in your blood)
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Support healthy heart rhythm
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Reduce inflammation
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Prevent plaque buildup in the arteries
In short: omega-3s help keep your blood vessels clear, flexible, and strong — allowing your heart to do what it does best.
What Seafood Is Best for Heart Health?
Not all fish are created equal when it comes to omega-3 content. Fatty, cold-water species store more of these heart-protective fats in their tissue — and that’s exactly what you’ll find in Wild for Salmon’s offerings.
The best heart-healthy seafood includes:
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Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon — high in omega-3s, rich in flavor, and naturally free from additives or dyes.
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Coho Salmon — slightly milder but still packed with healthy fats.
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Wild Albacore Tuna — a clean, lean source of both DHA and EPA.
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Mackerel, Herring, and Trout — excellent wild options full of good fats and minerals.
Even lighter species — like Pacific Cod or Halibut — contribute valuable protein, selenium, and other micronutrients. They may have less oil, but they’re still nourishing, clean, and heart-supportive.
What Omega-3s Do for You
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are essential building blocks of every cell in your body — and nowhere are they more important than in the heart and brain.
Here’s what they do:
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Lower triglycerides: helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Support a regular heartbeat: preventing dangerous arrhythmias.
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Keep arteries flexible: reducing plaque buildup and improving circulation.
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Ease inflammation: supporting immune health and recovery.
And while supplements can help, studies consistently show that omega-3s from food are more bioavailable and effective than those from pills.
How Often Should You Eat Seafood for Heart Health?
The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fatty fish per week — roughly 3.5 ounces of cooked fish per serving (about ¾ cup of flaked fish).
Our Wild Sockeye Salmon portions range from 5–7 ounces, and our Wild Albacore Tuna comes in 3-ounce packs — each portion offering around 2 grams of omega-3s.
If you want to go deeper (and more delicious), try incorporating wild fish into soups, broths, or stews. Fish stock made from salmon heads or halibut bones is rich in collagen, minerals, and natural fats — a traditional tonic for the heart and immune system.
The Heart Health Box 
We designed the Wild for Salmon Heart Health Box to make nourishing your heart as easy as it is delicious.
This curated selection includes our best omega-3-rich favorites — Wild Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, and other heart-healthy species — all sustainably harvested and flash-frozen for peak freshness.
Each box delivers:
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Convenience – pre-portioned, wild-caught seafood ready for your week.
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Quality – traceable, additive-free fish from the pure waters of Alaska.
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Nutrition – every bite full of essential fats, clean protein, and minerals.
Fuel your heart and soul — one meal at a time.
