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Mira Calton; Director, Calton Nutrition, and author, "Rich Food Poor Food"; Sarasota, Fla.
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Overview
The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides. "Many scientists have weighed the pros and cons, though, and it seems the benefits outweigh the risks," said Mira Calton, the author of "Rich Food Poor Food," "particularly if you choose the most omega-3-rich fish with the lowest likelihood of toxic exposure." Research has linked the consumption of seafood to a reduced risk of heart disease. Furthermore, women who consume omega-3 rich foods while pregnant experience longer gestation time, and additionally better brain and visual development are seen in the infants. Read on to learn about the nine safest seafood options and their health benefits.
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4. Farmed Branzino
Branzino, a sea bass native to the East Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, is one of the fastest-growing seafood protein options in the restaurant industry, according to "Nation's Restaurant News." This is good news for consumers. Seafood-industry expert Louis Rozzo recommends this mild, finely textured fish as a safe and healthy seafood choice. Branzino is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and the antioxidant selenium.
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6. Farmed Rainbow Trout
The colorful rainbow trout is another fish that is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Just one four-ounce serving supplies more than 100 percent of the daily requirements for vitamin B12 and more potassium than what is found in a large banana, as well as nearly half the recommended daily intake for niacin, a key micronutrient for metabolism. The majority of the trout on the market is farm-raised and is also frequently called "golden trout." U.S. farmed rainbow trout are cultivated in an ecologically responsible way and are low in mercury.
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Overview
The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides. "Many scientists have weighed the pros and cons, though, and it seems the benefits outweigh the risks," said Mira Calton, the author of "Rich Food Poor Food," "particularly if you choose the most omega-3-rich fish with the lowest likelihood of toxic exposure." Research has linked the consumption of seafood to a reduced risk of heart disease. Furthermore, women who consume omega-3 rich foods while pregnant experience longer gestation time, and additionally better brain and visual development are seen in the infants. Read on to learn about the nine safest seafood options and their health benefits.
Image Credit: olgna/iStock/Getty Images
Overview
The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides. “Many scientists have weighed the pros and cons, though, and it seems the benefits outweigh the risks,” said Mira Calton, the author of “Rich Food Poor Food,” “particularly if you choose the most omega-3-rich fish with the lowest likelihood of toxic exposure.” Research has linked the consumption of seafood to a reduced risk of heart disease. Furthermore, women who consume omega-3 rich foods while pregnant experience longer gestation time, and additionally better brain and visual development are seen in the infants. Read on to learn about the nine safest seafood options and their health benefits.
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1. Mussels
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2. Pacific Sardines
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3. U.S. Farmed Catfish
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4. Farmed Branzino
Branzino, a sea bass native to the East Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, is one of the fastest-growing seafood protein options in the restaurant industry, according to "Nation's Restaurant News." This is good news for consumers. Seafood-industry expert Louis Rozzo recommends this mild, finely textured fish as a safe and healthy seafood choice. Branzino is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and the antioxidant selenium.
Image Credit: Boris Ryzhkov/Hemera/Getty Images
4. Farmed Branzino
Branzino, a sea bass native to the East Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, is one of the fastest-growing seafood protein options in the restaurant industry, according to “Nation’s Restaurant News.” This is good news for consumers. Seafood-industry expert Louis Rozzo recommends this mild, finely textured fish as a safe and healthy seafood choice. Branzino is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and the antioxidant selenium.
Image Credit: Boris Ryzhkov/Hemera/Getty Images
5. Wild Alaskan Salmon
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6. Farmed Rainbow Trout
The colorful rainbow trout is another fish that is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Just one four-ounce serving supplies more than 100 percent of the daily requirements for vitamin B12 and more potassium than what is found in a large banana, as well as nearly half the recommended daily intake for niacin, a key micronutrient for metabolism. The majority of the trout on the market is farm-raised and is also frequently called "golden trout." U.S. farmed rainbow trout are cultivated in an ecologically responsible way and are low in mercury.
Image Credit: matthewennisphotography/iStock/Getty Images
6. Farmed Rainbow Trout
The colorful rainbow trout is another fish that is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Just one four-ounce serving supplies more than 100 percent of the daily requirements for vitamin B12 and more potassium than what is found in a large banana, as well as nearly half the recommended daily intake for niacin, a key micronutrient for metabolism. The majority of the trout on the market is farm-raised and is also frequently called “golden trout.” U.S. farmed rainbow trout are cultivated in an ecologically responsible way and are low in mercury.
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7. Gilthead Sea Bream
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8. Oysters
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9. Farmed Arctic Char
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Mira Calton; Director, Calton Nutrition, and author, "Rich Food Poor Food"; Sarasota, Fla.
Nation's Restaurant News: Branzino: The Fastest-Growing Seafood in Restaurants
EDF Seafood Selector
