1. BENEFITS OF EATING FISH
Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in
fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or the "good" fats. Since the
human body can’t make significant amounts of these essential nutrients, fish are an important part of the diet. Also, fish
are low in the "bad" fats commonly found in red meat, called omega-6 fatty acids.
Everyone knows that fish is good for you. The fats in fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel,
are thought to help prevent heart disease, and can even aid in preventing diseases like Alzheimer's and
strokes. But it seems that many people are afraid of cooking fish at home. Americans eat only about 15
pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing,
and cooking fish isn't difficult; it just requires a little knowledge. This article is about how to cook fish steaks
and fillets.
