Fish Are For Friends

Fish is a great source of protein and has many health benefits.

Salmon, sardines, cod, and herring are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega- 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart disease and support early brain development for children. Fish are low in saturated fats, which are commonly found in red meat.

According to the Dietary Guidelines, we should be eating fish twice a week. You can incorporate fish into your diet by adding it to your salad, having it with a side of veggies, or replacing it for the ground beef in your tacos to make fish tacos! You can bake or pan fry fish instead of deep frying it.

Fresh fish can be expensive, but here are some affordable fresh fish alternatives:

Frozen fish

Frozen does not mean the fish is not fresh, it just means it was flash frozen right after it was caught. Make sure to always check the label for the sell-by date. Take a look at one of our old posts to understand “sell-by” food labels.

Visit the frozen food aisle! A lot of grocery stores sell seafood mixtures that can be stored in your freezer until you are ready to cook them.

Canned

Canned sardines and tuna are very affordable and just as nutritious as salmon. These canned foods can be stored for a long time in your cabinet. Sardines and tuna can be added to a salad, pasta, or eaten plain.

Try squeezing lemon or lime onto the sardines or tuna before eating to enhance the flavor.  

Here is the link to my favorite fish taco recipe that uses frozen fish! Feel free to substitute the barramundi fish with canned tuna!

https://pinchofyum.com/easy-chili-lime-fish-tacos

Let us know how you added fish to your meals this week.