Why seafood

For instance, some studies have found that benefits from seafood nutrients apparently negated even higher mercury levels in pregnant mothers when looking at later cognitive outcomes in their children.

Still, it's important to know which seafood is highest in mercury—and, depending on your age or life stage—be mindful of how much of those species you eat.

In general, larger fish have higher levels of mercury—think tilefish, shark, swordfish, albacore tuna and king mackerel. The USDA's Dietary Guidelines say to eat at least 8 ounces of seafood a week—choosing lower-mercury fish salmon, shrimp, canned light tuna, tilapia, cod and some omegarich fish. Follow these guidelines and you should be fine. Your seafood can also be more eco-friendly, depending on the type you choose, where it's from and how it's grown wild or farmed.

Many fish counters have labeling to help you make a more informed decision, but you can also check websites like Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch , the Marine Stewardship Council and The Safina Center to give you more information about the environmental and sustainability impact of the seafood you choose. Here's the thing—we're not eating enough seafood.

Only 1 in 10 consumers get the recommended two seafood servings a week, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. And per the American Academy of Pediatrics , kids aren't either. We need to up the ante, especially when you consider that you can get many of the same nutrients from seafood as you can from other animal proteins. It is all about those Omega 3 fatty acids again when it comes to seafood and eyesight as eating seafood regularly can actually help your vision and prevent vision decline.

Another fun fact is that fish and shellfish can also boost your night vision. The omega-3 and fatty acids in seafood can help moisturize the skin, reduce acne and protect the skin from UV rays… although if you are spending the afternoon at Pool House, we still recommend some sunscreen. We Recommend trying our Coconut Ceviche, it is light, fresh and great for sharing.

New research on omega 3s fatty acids as found in seafood and depression have found that eating seafood can not only reduce the risk of depression, but can actually help treat depression as well, and give you a more positive outlook on life. We Recommend trying any of our seafood dishes, with a dose of sunshine on the pool deck at Pool House, as it may be just what you need to get over those winter blues. If you are looking to really take in all of the benefits that fresh seafood has to offer, come visit us as Pool House, your favorite San Diego rooftop bar and try some of our many seafood dishes we have on the menu and experience some of these great benefits for yourself!

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are two types of unsaturated fat. Current dietary recommendations suggest that we decrease the amount of saturated fat and increase the proportion of unsaturated fat in our diet. A large proportion of the fat in seafood is unsaturated, and seafood contains a unique kind of polyunsaturated fat, called omega-3 fatty acids, which can provide additional health benefits. Because of the amount and kind of fat in seafood it can be a good choice to help you follow current dietary recommendations.

Most animal foods including seafood contain some cholesterol. Current dietary recommendations suggest that we reduce our cholesterol intake to less than milligrams per day. Almost all types of fish and shellfish contain well under milligrams of cholesterol per 3 ounce cooked serving, and many of the leaner types of fish have less than 60 milligrams. Most shellfish contain less than milligrams of cholesterol per 3 ounce cooked serving. Shrimp contain somewhat higher amounts of cholesterol, with milligrams per 3 ounce cooked serving, and squid is the only seafood that has a significantly elevated cholesterol content which averages almost milligrams per 3 ounce cooked portion.

Fish roe, caviar, the internal organs of fish such as livers , the tomalley of lobsters, and the mustard of crabs can contain high amounts of cholesterol. Current dietary recommendations suggest that we use salt and sodium only in moderation because for some people reducing their sodium intake can decrease risks associated with high blood pressure. The current recommended limit for daily sodium intake is less than 2, milligrams for the general adult population and higher risk groups would benefit by further reducing their sodium intake to 1, milligrams per day.

Fish are naturally low in sodium and even those species with the highest sodium levels contain less than milligrams per 3 ounce cooked portion. Most shellfish generally have more sodium, ranging from to milligrams per 3 ounce cooked serving. Some processed or frozen seafood products may contain significantly higher sodium levels.

Insert the fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and twist gently. Fish is versatile and comes in many forms! Whether fresh, canned, or frozen, there are many ways to enjoy seafood. Fish and shellfish can be described in many ways—from sweet and delicate to strong or muddy—regardless, fish and seafood is anything but boring when you flavor it well.

There are so many ways to make your seafood dish tasty! Take your family meals to the next level by adding different herbs or spices to enhance the delicate natural taste of fish or seafood.

They also work well in many of your favorite cuisines. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.