The Pros & Cons Of Eating Fish

Hi Friends:

How are you? Hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and that we are all ready and anxious to absorb some new advice and counsel!

For today's POST, we turn to the Mayo Clinic for their advice about eating fish. Please go to their website - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/NU00292 - to read all about the pros & cons of this appetizing subject. Meantime, here are some very interesting excerpts:

Get your questions answered regarding the merits and
potential hazards of eating fish and the best way to include fish in your
diet.

Like many people, you're probably wondering which advice to take: Eat more fish because of the heart-healthy benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, or limit fish because of the risk of toxins, such as mercury. Toss in
questions about farm-raised versus wild fish and the safety of the fish you catch, and the issue becomes even cloudier.

Before you avoid eating fish entirely, get answers to commonly asked questions about eating fish and the best way to safely include fish in your diet.

What are the health benefits of eating fish?

a) Fish is generally low in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a good overall substitute for poultry and meat.

b) It's also a good source of protein and several vitamins and minerals. Some types of fish, particularly fatty, cold-water fish — such as salmon, mackerel and herring — are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s appear to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. They may also protect against irregular heartbeats and help lower blood pressure levels.

These benefits are clearly very outstanding, but before we draw any final conclusions we must ensure that we fully understand what the risks of including fish in our menu, are. We will therefore return to this subject tomorrow.

Please check us out then. Best!