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Don't Forget the Fish
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How often do you include fish in your diet? Did you know that there are many benefits to consuming 2 to 3 servings of fish per week as part of healthy diet?
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have shown to decrease the risk of blood clots that lead to heart attacks and to protect against irregular heartbeat. Omega-3 fatty acids are prevalent in fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon.
If you're not already a fish eater, the following tips will help you make fish part of your healthy diet:
Substitute fish for red meat at one meal per week.
Include fish in healthy snacks, such as tuna on crackers.
Season fish with fat-free marinades and spices to add flavor.
Grill fish steaks instead of meat steaks.
Avoid frying fish; try broiling or grilling it to keep fat content low.
One caution: if you are pregnant or nursing, eating fish may increase your exposure to mercury, so check with your doctor to determine a safe amount of fish to eat during this high-risk period. Likewise, children can be at potential risk for excessive mercury exposure from fish in their diet
Don't Forget the Fish
.
How often do you include fish in your diet? Did you know that there are many benefits to consuming 2 to 3 servings of fish per week as part of healthy diet?
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have shown to decrease the risk of blood clots that lead to heart attacks and to protect against irregular heartbeat. Omega-3 fatty acids are prevalent in fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon.
If you're not already a fish eater, the following tips will help you make fish part of your healthy diet:
Substitute fish for red meat at one meal per week.
Include fish in healthy snacks, such as tuna on crackers.
Season fish with fat-free marinades and spices to add flavor.
Grill fish steaks instead of meat steaks.
Avoid frying fish; try broiling or grilling it to keep fat content low.
One caution: if you are pregnant or nursing, eating fish may increase your exposure to mercury, so check with your doctor to determine a safe amount of fish to eat during this high-risk period. Likewise, children can be at potential risk for excessive mercury exposure from fish in their diet
Bake it for 10-15min with a little lemon, add a salad and baked potato..YUM!
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