| Q&A: Go Fish! |
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| by Diet Detective Editorial Staff | |
| Friday, 07 July 2006 | |
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Q: After recently being diagnosed with high cholesterol, my doctor
told me to cut down on the red meat in my diet and choose more fish.
This is not the first time I have heard this - what is so great about
fish? A: Glad you asked! All fish are deliciously low in saturated fat -- a plus for your heart. In addition, fish is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have also been shown to be heart-healthy by improving your cholesterol profile. While salmon is the best marine source of omega-3 fatty acids, it is not the only source. Cast your net for other fatty fish from deep, cold waters such as sardines, herring, mackerel and tuna. In fact, all fish will reel in some omega-3 and are good sources of protein.In comparison to red meat, a 3-ounce serving of cooked salmon has about 150 calories, less than 7 grams of fat, and about a gram of saturated fat. A beef hamburger has almost 50 percent more calories, twice the amount of fat and 5 times more saturated fat. By the way, seafood isn't the only way to get in your omega-3's. Canola and soybean oils are good sources, and flaxseed oil is even higher (but should be added after cooking to preserve the good fat quality). Walnuts can be another source. Keep in mind when using these products that they tend to be high in fat and therefore high in calories, so watch your portion sizes. Bookmark:            Trackback(0)
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