Seafood Is 'Heart Healthy' Food
August 6, 2013 | 1 min to read
Seafood is an ideal “heart healthy” food, according to the American Heart Association, the Mayo Clinic, the Harvard School of Public Health and others.
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Most seafood is low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol; high in protein; low in calories (a 3½-ounce serving of white-fleshed fish typically has less than 100 calories); and low in sodium. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals and, as a bonus, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Consequently, because fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the AHA and others recommend eating two 3-1/2-ounce servings of fish a week.
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