Dec 12 2008
Fish Is Great For Weight Loss
There are many health benefits to consuming fish. Eating fish while trying to lose weight is a great way to still eat tasty foods that are low in calories and fat. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which help everything from your heart and circulation to your skin. When you eat fish not only are consuming less calories but you are adding essential vitamins and minerals to your body making it healthier.
A serving of fish has half the amount of calories than red meat does (depending on the fish). This means that you could eat two servings of fish for what you could only eat one serving of red meat. Who doesn’t want to be able to eat more and lose weight?
Some healthy options for fish are tuna (if canned, make sure packed in water), flounder, catfish, halibut, cod, haddock, mahimahi, and salmon. Also some shellfish are excellent for weight loss also such as shrimp, crab and oysters.
The thing that you have to remember when eating fish and weight loss is the way that you prepare the fish. Do not batter and fry the fish. Instead use methods like grilling, steaming, and baking. Use fresh herbs and lemon juice to flavor the fish. Avoid drowning the fish in butter and try using a serving of olive oil instead.
Also, make sure that you are getting fresh fish from a reputable fish monger or store, as you can get quite sick from spoiled and rotten fish!
