Seafood Is A Lower Fat Alternative To Eating Meat

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For those watching the number of calories they consume at each meal, eating seafood is a lower fat alternative to eating red meat for protein. Most fish is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which studies suggest may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Eating fish has also been shown to help lower blood pressure as well as lower the risk of stroke and dementia in older individuals. While some people worry that certain types of fish may contain mercury, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the numerous health benefits that come from eating fish may significantly outweigh any potential risks. Except for children under the age of six and women who are trying to become pregnant, the minimal chance of mercury exposure from eating fish and shellfish should not be reason for excluding these nutritious foods from the diet. Light tuna, salmon, cod, flounder, freshwater trout, and shrimp each contains relatively low levels of mercury, and therefore, are considered to be safe to eat. However, swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and orange roughy have a much higher content of mercury and should not be eaten by very young children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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