Starting the New Year with Healthy Fish Options
At City Fish Market, we agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said that “the first wealth is health.” So, truly, starting the New Year with healthy fish options can make for a prosperous beginning! The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) add more to this premise. They recommend eating at least eight ounces of a variety of seafood every week. But that’s not all. They suggest taking at least 250 mg. of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA per day. More details and helpful suggestions follow.
Isn’t Fish Always a Healthy Option?
There are great benefits to eating fish. High in protein, selenium, and vitamin D, fish is also a major source of omega-3 fats. These nutrients have proven to provide the following benefits:
- Lower the risk of dying from heart disease
- Improve blood vessel function
- Lower blood pressure and heart rate
There are, however, also risks associated with eating fish because they can contain toxins such as mercury, dioxin, or a group of man-made chemicals known as PCBs. The level of risk is determined by the type of fish and where it is caught. At City Fish Market, we are familiar with all our sources, and we only offer the best and safest seafood options around. Fish high in mercury include:
- Shark
- Tilefish
- Imported marlin
- Imported swordfish
Fish High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Well-deserved hype abounds about the nutritional benefits of eating healthy fish options that are high in omega-3s. The EPA and DHA provided by fatty fish provide health benefits that can be derived from no other source. Benefits of these fatty acids found in oily fish include:
- Their role in regulating inflammation throughout the body is crucial
- Supports brain health
- Healthy heart functions are maintained
- Regarding brain and eye development, EPA and DHA aid in promoting fetal development
- Can help fight depression
We don’t want to leave out shellfish, which are also high in omega-3s, including crab, squid, oysters, mussels, scallops, and lobster. The oily fish specifically known for being high in omega-3 fatty acids include:
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Tuna
- Anchovies
- Sardines
- Herring
Tips For Eating Healthy Fish Options
There are many ways to get in on the adventure of a New Year, and choosing healthy fish options is a great one! The first thing to consider is freshness when it comes to seafood and fish. We’ve got that issue figured out at City Fish Market, where we’ve continually tweaked the levels of freshness that we can offer since the 1930s! The following are a few suggestions to serve more healthy fish options throughout every week:
- Steam, bake, or grill fish (this option is healthier than frying)
- Contribute to the critical issue of sustainability by eating a variety of fish
- Sear tuna steaks on the grill
- Substitute fish for chicken in a chicken bake recipe
- Add fish to pasta in a Mediterranean-style meal
- For fish-on-a-budget, choose farm-raised fish
- Check out healthy omega-3 recipes for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners from Eating Well.com
- Switch up fish tacos by serving them with different white fish, toppings, and sauces
City Fish Market Offers the Freshest Healthy Fish Options
City Fish Market is the place to go for anyone starting the New Year with healthy fish options. We can’t help but be proud of our retail counters, which have a way of enticing home cooks to serve more and more seafood at home.
We have all the fatty fish with high omega-3s and a place online to find great seafood recipes. Check out our Live Maine Lobsters, farm-raised fish, and the great seafood in our restaurant.
We are conveniently located at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield CT. For delivery, call or fill out our online form. We wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year!