Healthy Fish and Shellfish

Healthy Fish and Shellfish:


All sea food is healthy and is an excellent source of protein, and a particularly important nutrient, as well as minerals such as phosphorus and iodine. Fish and shellfish are also low in saturated fat, so they make a good alternative to higher fat meats and dark poultry. Many types of oily fish, including salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, swordfish, fresh tuna, and trout, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are a type of fat that has been shown to confer health benefits.


Fatty Acids:


For example, omega-3 fatty acids may improve mood, reduce depression, and inflammation in the joints and arteries. Recent research has just now shown that eating oily fish may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and also the levels of triglycerides in the blood


Twice weekly:


The message is clear, if you are not already doing so, try to eat fish and shellfish at least twice a week, and make one of those meals with an oily fish variety. When you go out, order fish for a change instead of meat. For the greatest benefit, choose fish that is grilled (without butter) rather than fried since frying - particularly deep fat frying - can add unhealthy saturated fat to a meal.