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New York Post
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
What's ‘sardine girl summer'? How the viral trend can help your heart, prevent Alzheimer's and even make your hair better
Fins up, tins open, folks — 'sardine girl summer' hath arrived. The fishy trend has TikTok on the hook with users posting clothes, accessories, home goods, and snack spreads that feature the humble, petite poisson. Soft and oily, sardines have been a culinary anchor for centuries in India, the Philippines, Tunisia, Portugal, Greece and Italy. In their briny beauty, they're typically sold in colorful, decorative tins and have, as of late, come to represent the ease and vibrancy of the Mediterranean lifestyle. While sardine girl summer is largely an aesthetic movement, experts say the cold-water fish is packed (pun intended) with health benefits. 6 Sardines in their briny beauty are typically sold in colorful, decorative tins and have, as of late, come to represent the ease and vibrancy of the Mediterranean lifestyle. HelgaQ – 'Sardines might be having a fashion moment, but they deserve a spot on your plate, too,' Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices, told The Post. 'Canned sardines are often overlooked but incredibly nutrient-dense, offering about 23 grams of protein per can.' Burgess noted that sardines are one of the few foods naturally high in vitamin D, with a 3.75-ounce can providing about 22% of the daily recommended intake. 'Small but mighty sardines pack a nutrition punch both for what they do and don't include,' registered dietitian Ashley Koff, founder of Better Nutrition Program (BNP), told The Post. Koff noted that, because sardines are a smaller species of fish, there is less concern for mercury exposure. Sardines are also rich in EPA and DHA, omega-3 fatty acids, which provide anti-inflammatory and heart health benefits. 6 Sardines have become a fun fashion trend on social media Tiktok/@thatshopcouple 6 Women are wearing sardines on clothes and accessories. TikTok/@aestheticaleestyled Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help increase gray matter in the brain, which may combat the development of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's. Further, some evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of eye diseases, including macular degeneration. A 2006 study found that consuming one to two servings of sardines per week provides enough omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the chances of developing heart disease by more than one-third. The 'hot girl' fish It turns out what's good for the heart also supports general hotness. 'Sardines are a good source of GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid known to promote healthy hair, skin, nails, and hormones; I call it the 'GLAmor' fatty acid!' said Koff. 6 Though the trend is more about the aesthetic, sardines have major heath benefits. TikTok/@@chelsleebmoney 6 Some of the sardine items, like a beaded bag from TJ Maxx, have gone viral. TikTok/@saritarflores_ Another beauty boon? Sardines are swimming in marine collagen, a Type I collagen that is particularly beneficial for skin, bone, tendon, and tissue health. 'Nature's aspirin' Sardines also contain B12 and calcium, which support bone and brain health, and the tinned fish can also fight inflammation. 'A stealth attribute of sardines is the presence of pro-resolving mediators whose role is to turn off inflammation — or 'resolve' it — they are like nature's aspirin. This is a huge reason sardines top my list for those with pain and inflammation issues,' said Koff. How to eat them In addition to being a budget-friendly super food, sardines are ready-to-eat and can easily be gussied up into a meal. They usually come sans fish heads and are packaged in water, oil, or tomato juice. If they're in brine and vegetable oil, they should be consumed within one day of opening — though if they're packed in tomato sauce, they can be eaten for up to a week after opening. 6 Because sardines are a smaller species of fish, there is less concern for mercury exposure. Alrandir – 'Try them smashed on toasted sourdough with lemon and chili flakes, or mix them into pasta with garlic and olive oil for a quick, protein-packed meal,' suggested Burgess. Looking for more ways to incorporate sardines into your daily diet? Top a cracker with a sardine and mustard, sauté sardines in oil, garlic, onions, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, and serve with rice or substitute sardines for lox on top of a bagel. Still a bit confused about how sardines became the It Trend of summer 2025? While it's likely largely about embracing whimsy, sardines are also famously affordable — and many see the tiny tinned fish craze as an indicator of a looming recession, with people looking for cheap ways to feel luxurious. La Dolce Vita on a shoestring, or pull tab if you will.
Techday NZ
12-05-2025
- Health
- Techday NZ
Telstra Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health
Telstra Health has announced partnerships with Salesforce and Snowflake to expand its digital health ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand. The collaboration sees Salesforce and Snowflake join existing partner Smile Digital Health, supporting Telstra Health's modernisation programme aimed at creating a unified healthcare platform for clinicians, consumers, and carers. The company stated that the expanded partnerships form part of its goal to connect care and address fragmentation in the current healthcare system by building on foundations of clinical excellence, scalability, security, and interoperability. Telstra Health Managing Director, Elizabeth Koff AM, said the partnerships are intended to facilitate digital health innovation and provide greater value to customers. Ms Koff said, "Healthcare delivery must traverse multiple care settings. Ensuring providers and recipients of care can access comprehensive and accurate records of care is a top priority. Recognising that no digital health company can address all of healthcare's challenges, we've invested in new partnerships that will strengthen our digital health ecosystem and accelerate our modernisation journey. Health systems must recognise that care knows no boundaries and I believe that building solutions based on open standards and unified platforms like the one being developed by Telstra Health are the future." Telstra Health emphasised that adopting industry standards is critical in developing an interoperable and efficient healthcare system, with each of the three partners selected for their scalable technology and sector expertise. The partnership with Salesforce is intended to combine Telstra Health's clinical and digital health knowledge with Salesforce's digital health platform and global reach. Salesforce Health Cloud and MuleSoft technology will be integrated, allowing harmonisation of patient and provider data to streamline operations and improve care services. Telstra Health Chief Technology Officer, Farhoud Salimi, said factors influencing the partnership included a shared vision, experience in regulated industries, and a focus on patient-centric approaches. Salimi commented, "Salesforce is a valued partner, and several factors including the company's commitment to data integrity and strong emphasis on upholding customer trust, particularly in handling data, stood out. This alignment in values and vision was a pivotal factor in establishing our partnership. When you transition from one care setting to another using our products on our new platform, it will be seamless. Both from a user experience perspective and a data perspective." Frank Fillmann, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Salesforce Australia and New Zealand, added, "We're proud that Salesforce's deeply unified and trusted platform is at the heart of Telstra Health's digital transformation. With Salesforce, Telstra Health will be able to drive improved outcomes for patients while providing benefits across the health ecosystem in Australia based on trusted data, and a more integrated view of patient needs." Snowflake will supply the common data and analytics layer within the unified ecosystem. The platform is expected to bring together disparate datasets from Telstra Health's suite of products and services. Salimi explained, "This data consolidation delivered by Snowflake will enable us to provide actionable insights and advanced analytics for our customers, creating a unified foundation for informed healthcare decision-making and future innovation, including artificial intelligence use cases." Telstra Health's ongoing partnership with Smile Digital Health continues to underpin the drive for interoperability. Smile's Health Data Platform is designed to enable secure and seamless data integration, utilising Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards and CQL technology for advanced analytics and care gap analysis. The company has laid out ambitions to transform how healthcare professionals collaborate and share information by supporting the entire care continuum. Telstra Health indicated it intends to become a global digital health leader by 2030, using partnerships to scale its operations, build consistency, and deliver a unified, data-powered platform for high-quality care.
