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Healthy Diet Food: Fabulous Fish
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Don't ignore fish when you are planning your weekly diet.
Fish is a fabulous food - lots of variety in taste and texture,
versatile and low in saturated fat. It's also low in calories -
the perfect healthy diet food.
Aim to include a fish dish in your diet at least twice a week
- and more is better!
- Oily fish (Mackerel, Herring, Sardines) contain Omega-3
fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat which can help to
reduce total blood cholesterol. Omega-3 in the diet protects
the heart and circulation and may reduce the risk of heart
disease and certain cancers.
- Medical studies have shown that Omega-3 oils play an
important part in aiding the development of our brains.
- Sea food contains an abundance of essential minerals -
iron, zinc, iodine and selenium.
- Fish is a good source of Vitamins helping to maintain
healthy nerve tissues, strong bones and teeth and a glowing
complexion.
- Fish is a low fat and/or good fat source of protein,
essential for the healthy growth and maintenance of muscles
and body tissues.
- As well as your brain, your love life could benefit from
eating sea food as part of a healthy diet. Shellfish such as
oysters have a reputation for acting as an aphrodisiac!
Fish - Healthy Diet Food
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Calories
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Haddock, Smoked, Raw (1 Serving/85g)
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58
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Lobster, Boiled (1 Serving/85g)
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88
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Prawns, Peeled (1 Serving/100g)
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99
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Herring, Grilled (1 Serving/85g)
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154
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Trout Rainbow, Raw (1 Serving/150g)
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202
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Scampi, Whole (1 Serving/100g)
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229
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Mackerel in Tomato Sauce (1 Can/125g)
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254
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Salmon, Fresh (1 Serving/163g)
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290
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Try some of our
Flavoursome Low Calorie Recipes for Fabulous
Fish
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diet is, have a look at the tools and databases in Weight Loss
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Further Information
H.E.A.R.T. - The Cholesterol Charity
HEART UK supports all those at risk of inherited high
cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
www.heartuk.org.uk
The Omega 3 Cookbook Delicious fish and non-fish Omega
3-rich recipes from Michael van Straten |
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