The United States Department of Agriculture says twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate. Increase the amount and variety of seafood consumed by choosing seafood in place of some meat and poultry.
Omega-3s and heart health
Often touted as a “superfood,” fish delivers a boatload of omega-3 fatty acids that are so beneficial to the heart. Seafood is rich in nutrients and protein with few calories and little saturated fat.
Studies show that essential omega-3 fatty acids are important for lowering your risk of coronary heart disease. The American Heart Association and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating at least two seafood meals per week. A serving of fish is about 3-4 ounces or the size of a smartphone.
February is Heart Health Month, so stock up on fish this month. Here are some tips for getting more fish in your shopping cart and on to the table.
Easy Ways to Buy Seafood for Heart Health
TELL US: What are your favorite ways to buy fish on a budget? We’d love to hear from you.
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Posted by Rima Kleiner, MS, RD
Rima Kleiner, MS, RD
I am passionate about good food, cooking, and helping others prepare healthy and tasty meals. Fish—packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein—is a staple of those meals. In my role as a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, I track and translate the latest news on the nutritional benefits of seafood. My background includes degrees in Human Nutrition and Communications. I work with food and beverage groups, as well as individuals, teach nutrition to culinary students and create wellness programs for employers. I also often provide commentary for news media. When I am not cooking a healthy meal or running after my two young children, you can find me running, hiking or practicing yoga.
Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD
I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware. I live in Beaufort, SC where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps Judge Advocate. I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, run, and practice yoga.
