Wednesday, November 2, 2011

About Nutrition: Fish and Seafood

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From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition

Five Healthy Ways To Serve Fish
Fish is low in total fat and calories, and the fat it does have is high in omega-3 fatty acids, so the American Heart Association recommends eating two 3.5-ounce servings each week.

Good Fish, Bad Fish
Fish is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A diet rich in fish oil may help reduce inflammation and decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease.

How Much Omega-3 Fat Is in My Fish?
A reader asks, "How do I calculate the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in my fish?" Read my answer.
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Top 4 Healthy Ways to Cook Meat, Poultry and Fish
Fried chicken may taste great and many people love a good Friday night fish fry, but greasy fried meat, poultry and fish are not healthy. The oil and batter adds extra calories and too much fat.

 


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