Fish Is Good For You, But What Kind?

You probably know that eating fish is good for you but do you know what kind of fish is best? It is hard to know what is best for the environment, what contains the least amount of mercury, which fish is not over fished and what contains the highest amount of Omega 3’s . Stop fretting - here are three top picks next time you are mulling over your next supermarket stop:

1. Salmon. Salmon is one of the best choices when it comes to fish and is probably the most popular for numerous reasons. The taste of salmon is distinct flavor but it mixes perfectly with many dishes. It can be put into salads, dips or eaten by itself. All types salmon are extremely high in healthy fats and are also great sources of Vitamin D.

2. Rainbow Trout: Rainbow trout tastes different from salmon because it has a more smoky or nutty flavor. Trout is an excellent choice because it not only provides more than a day’s serving of Omega 3’s but it also contains vitamin B12. Trout is also very low in mercury which means there is no limit on the amount that you can eat.

3. Halibut: Halibut is a fish that almost everyone can eat because it doesn’t have a strong flavor like many others do. Halibut is low in fat and is also a good source of potassium and vitamin D. Although Halibut is a great choice of fish it can contain higher levels of mercury so your intake should be limited to once a week or less if you are pregnant or are nursing.

No matter what type of fish you choose to cook with, they are all very high sources of Omega 3 fatty acids which provide heart healthy benefits. Eating fish will also keep you slim and give you healthy skin.