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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Fish, especially oily fish like salmon and tuna, is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein. This week I'll talk about fish - both the good points and the bad. Have a great week! Shereen Five Healthy Ways To Serve Fish The American Heart Association recommends eating two 3.5-ounce servings each week. You want your fish to remain healthy, so it's best to avoid heavy breading and high-fat sauces. Read more See More About:  cooking fish  omega-3 fats  fish and seafood Astaxanthin in Fish and Seafood Astaxanthin is a substance found in salmon, trout and shellfish. It's related to vitamin A, beta carotene and lutein, so it should act like an antioxidant and maybe it's one of the reasons fish is good for you. Read more See More About:  fish and seafood  carotenoids  dietary supplements Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids A reader asks, "I've always been told that fats are bad for us, so I cut most of them out of my diet. Then I heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for us. I know omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, but can I get them from other foods? Why are they so beneficial?" Read my answer See More About:  omega-3 fatty acids  essential fats  heart health When Fish Isn't a Good Idea So when is fish not so good for your health? Almost all fish is contaminated with trace amounts of mercury. While most healthy adults have no problem eliminating the mercury from their bodies, children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid some types of fish and shellfish to reduce their risk of mercury exposure. See More About:  omega-3 fatty acids  protein sources  fats and oils Nutrition Ads Nutrition Fish Recipes Fish Fish Omega 3 Fish Oil Tuna Seafood Featured Articles Common Nutrition Abbreviations Explained Zero-Calorie Sweeteners Food Additives That Are Good for You Healthy Foods That Help You Gain Weight Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How Many Calories Do You Need? Hydration Calculator How Healthy Is Your Diet? Discover Anti-Inflammatory Foods Dietary Supplements - Benefits and Risks   Follow me on: Advertisement