- National Geographic
Adding fresh fish and seafood to your diet can jazz up your regular repertoire of weekday meals and provide you with low-fat, nutrient-rich, lean protein that tastes great. When you think about the inherent health risks of consuming meats and poultry laden with antibiotics, growth hormones and saturated fats, switching to a natural protein source like fish and seafood, with healthy essential fatty acids, is a no-brainer for health.
You may have kept away from seafood for several reasons. Maybe you don’t really know how to prepare it, or you don’t know what to buy. Or maybe you tried a really “fishy” (oily) fish when you were young and you never gave it a second chance. Whatever your reason, these easy tips and techniques will help to put it back on your menu.
This article appears in Aug 25-31, 2011.