What's the dish on fish? Recommendations of fish and seafood consumption each week
MILWAUKEE -- Are you among the many people eating fish on Friday's right now? Maybe you should make every Friday fishy! Meghan Sedivy with Fresh Thyme Farmers Market joins Real Milwaukee with some fish facts.
What's the dish on fish?
• Good source of lean protein
• Fatty fish or shellfish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout or oysters are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote brain and heart health.
• The darker the flesh of the fish the higher the total fat content. These fish tend to have the highest level of omega-3s and can help boost your heart health.
How much should we eat?
• It is recommended that most adults eat between 8-12 ounces of seafood per week
• Currently we are eating 4.7 ounces per week
• Try to consume 2-3 servings of fish per week
• Eating a variety of fish and seafood will help maximize health benefits associated with eating fish
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