Dear Janice & Liz,
I am a 38 year old Caucasian woman. I recently went to my
cardiologist and he told me to incorporate more fish into my diet. He
didn’t say what kind of fish to eat? Could you please tell me a healthy
fish to eat in the New England area? I am just now learning to like
fish as I have been a meat and potato girl for many years.
PS--I am allergic to shellfish, crab, lobster and shrimp.
Thank you very much,
Sharon C., Natick, MA
Hi Sharon. Incorporating more fish into the diet is a smart thing to
do for anyone wanting to decrease risk of heart disease and stroke. In
fact, the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings
of seafood per week. The good news is that there’s a wide variety of
fish available year round in New England and nationwide.
Get to know the folks at your local fish market and they can guide
you to what is local and fresh here in New England. Canned and frozen
seafood are also great choices for convenient last-minute meals. There
are dozens of delicious recipes on www.aboutseafood.com for you to experiment with so you can determine which fish are your favorites. Liz and I have lots of tasty recipes at www.MealMakeoverMoms.com,
including Walnut Crusted Salmon and Fish Sticks in a Flash. Give them a
try and let us know how the transition goes from being a “meat and
potato girl” to a “fish lover”.
I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease. Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
Happy Holidays!
Ralph C.
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