Eat Fish! Which Fish? That Fish! Go Fish!

For a healthy heart, the American Heart Association and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating two, 3.5 oz servings of fish per week. Questions like “Why? Which fish?” immediately come to mind.  Also, “Is wild-caught fish better than farmed?”

Several studies have shown that eating fish reduces risk of heart disease. Fish is an excellent source of protein and many species are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the long chain omega-3's EPA and DHA.

USDA scientists at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center are studying ways to lower the cost of farming fish while improving omega 3 content and fillet quality. To find out the nutrients in different fish or create a personal eating plan, the USDA provides a free interactive tool called SuperTracker.

Read this article to learn more.