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Fish is a nutrient-dense food and an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12 and Iron. If you are trying to reduce your cholesterol, change your diet and possibly lose weight, fish is a good thing for you. Seafood is one of the most nutritionally balanced foods.
Fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which have shown to lower triglycerides, a type of fat in our bloodstream, and helps keep our bodies from over-producing eicosanoids, a group of hormone-like substances. These are probably the best fish for lowering your cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids may also slow down the growth of plaque in our arteries and reduce inflammation.
Some wild fish – like swordfish, shark and mackerel - may contain harmful toxins because of their water environment. Try eating these fish in moderation, if at all. Nursing mothers, pregnant women and young children should not eat these fish, or at the very least, consult your doctor or nutrition expert.
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| melsBuzz |
- Fish is a wonderful, nutritious food. Have fun preparing different recipes and creating impressive meals. Add a bottle of wine and enjoy the experience.
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| melsAdvice |
- Eat fish at least 2 times per week
- Try to avoid wild catfish, shrimp and lake trout, because these fish seem to be the most susceptible to pollutants and toxins in their environment
- Not all fish are created equal. If you are going to eat out, pick out a good place by reputation and cleanliness
- Always keep in mind that fish should be eaten as part of a balanced diet. Add a grain and salad or leafy vegetable to every fish serving
- When buying fish, always ask questions about where it came from, how long the fish has been on ice, preparation tips, etc.
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| DidYouKnow? |
- Fish secrete a type of mucus from their skin, which makes them slimy, but provides fish with protection against parasites and disease
- The colder the water in which the fish lives, the more nutritious and safer the fish.
- If a fish smells fishy, it will most likely taste fishy, because a chemical – tnimethylamine – within the fish begins to spoil
- Wild fish seem to have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lower fat content than farmed fish
- Fish feel no pain. Their brains are too small.
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| melsTips |
- Bake or grill fish, but rarely fry it (too much fat)
- When buying fish, your buying priorities should be deep-water ocean fish first, followed by cold-water fish
- Eat tuna, salmon, snapper and swordfish if you are seeking maximum protein per serving, while trying to reduce your cholesterol.
- Eat a variety of fish. Eating sushi is an excellent way eat many kinds of fish and shellfish in one sitting.
- All raw fish should be stored or refrigerated at 38 degrees Fahrenheit or below
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| melsQuiz |
- Approximately how many fish species have been identified?
- Which fish is the largest-selling seafood in the U.S.?
- A Dover cut (of fish) is also referred to as?
- Name the only kind of tuna that can be labeled “white” by U.S. standards
- Name the Top 5 seafood restaurant chains that sell the most seafood, as of 2002
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| melsQuiz Answers |
- Between 25,000 and 28,000, depending upon your information source
- Tuna; canned tuna
- American cut
- Albacore
- Red Lobster, Landry’s/Joe’s Crab Shack, Long John Silvers, Captain D’s Seafood and McCormick & Schmick’s
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