Advantages of Eating Fish Foods  - Things to Remember

Things to Remember

• Eating one or two servings of fish weekly can reduce the risk of a range of diseases, from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.
• Fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
• Healthy ways to enjoy fish include baked, poached, grilled and steamed.

• Avoid fish high in mercury such as shark, swordfish (broadbill) and marlin.
• Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy and children up to six years of age should choose the fish they eat carefully.
• People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression.
• Fish may help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.