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I am trying to add more fish into my families diet. Are all fish equal nutritional, or are some better than another? I already know that frying fish is not a healthy way to prepare it. I would appreciate any information.
Thanks,
Paula
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Hello Paula!
The best fish, particularly fatty, cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring are high in omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that helps make your blood less likely to form clots that may cause heart attacks. Anchovies, sardines and lake trout are other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Especially for those at risk of heart disease, the benefit of eating fish that's rich in omega-3 fatty acids outweighs potential risks.
For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" by George Rapitis at www.authorhouse.com or your favorite bookstore.
-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
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Thanks for your quick response. Do you know of a website that I can go to that has list of fish and if they are high in omega 3 fatty acid? We enjoy Walleye fish but don't know if it is high in omega 3. Thanks, Paula
AnswerDear Paula,
The following website gives a complete list of fish high in omega 3 fatty acids. Unfortunately walleye is one of the fish. Check out these links: http://www.med.umich.edu/umim/clinical/pyramid/fish.htm
http://www.thepaleodiet.com/nutritional_tools/omega3.shtml
-George
