For starters, it’s incredibly nutritious.
Fish is a source of lean protein, critical minerals like zinc, iron, and selenium.
So, go on, use this cheat sheet to start adding more healthy seafood to your diet.
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Oysters
Eating oysters has multiple health benefits.
In fact, one serving of this healthy fish delivers more than 1,000 milligrams of good-for-you omega-3s.
Plus, oysters feed off the natural nutrients and algae, which improves water quality.
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They can also act as reefs, attracting and providing food for other fish.
TheEnvironmental Defense Fund(EDF) considers sablefish to be both eco-friendly and a healthy best choice.
AndSeafood Watchhas rated it a “Best Choice” for the environment when fished out of Alaska.
Plus, it’s a healthy fish.
Skipjack is smaller in size and thus lower in mercury, particularly when compared to canned albacore.
Fish to Avoid
Factoring in safety and sustainability here are fish to avoid adding to yourmeal plan.
Seafood Watch and EDF also suggest avoiding Atlantic halibut as the population is overfished.
Adults are only advised to eat it once a month, and kids less than once a month.
Another reason to avoid bluefin tuna is that they’re extremely overfished.
And what of the fish caught by family or friends or fish that you’ve caught yourself?
Look for fish advisories put out by local health or fish and game departments.
Look for their “Best Choices” labeled in green on the site.
ASC promotes responsible aquaculture practices (including water quality, labor practices, and biodiversity.
Making informed seafood choices may take some practice, but it doesnt have to be complicated.
“Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025.”
“Health Effects of Exposures to Mercury.”
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Carson, Jo Ann S., et al.
3, 2020, pp.
