Eat Seafood Now!

Fish is Good For You!

 Seafood is good for you! According to the Harvard School of Public Health study on fish consumption “Seafood is likely the single most important food one can consume for good health. Not only is seafood delicious and versatile, but its also an excellent choice for good health. There are numerous scientific facts offering the benefits of seafood consumption. It is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids which may have defensive benefits against heart disease.  The American Heart Association says the “Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of, or have cardiovascular disease.”

Fish are generally low in fat depending of course which species you are consuming. There are several species that are very low in total and saturated fat, and many have less than 1g of fat per 3-oz serving. The fat in much seafood is predominantly heart healthy polyunsaturated fat.

Seafood is an excellent source of protein, on 3 oz serving provides 30-50% of your recommended daily allowance.  A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (and supported by the National Institutes of Health) showed that eating even a modest amount of fish per week lowered the risk of death from coronary heart disease by 36%. Consuming fish or fish oil reduced total mortality (death by any cause) by 17%.  In addition, the Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood likely improve early brain development, and babies could benefit from the seafood consumed by mothers during pregnancy or nursing.

With so much evidence offering the benefits of eating seafood, and the numerous species of fish offering a variety of tastes to the discerning consumer, there should be no reason why seafood should not be a mainstay of your weekly diet.