Fish is tasty, versatile and healthy.
The British Heart Foundation supports all fish as an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals, adding that there is particular interest in the role of oily fish in preventing coronary heart disease through the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
White fish is generally low in fat and the UK Food Standards Agency puts no limit on the amount you should eat. The agency recommends up to four portions of non-oily fish a week for men and up to two portions for women and children.
Vitamins and minerals found in fish include: vitamin A, for vision and healthy skin; the B group of vitamins, for nerve tissue and for releasing energy; and vitamin D, for healthy bones. All seafood is full of protein, essential for muscle growth and maintenance, and it is a good source of selenium, which helps prevent cell damage. Minerals present in seafood include iron, zinc, iodine and selenium.
Examples of oily fish: Salmon, Mackerel, Fresh Tuna, Trout, Sardines, Pilchards, Anchovies, Sprats, Whitebait, Herring (including Kippers).
White or non-oily: Cod, Plaice, Haddock, Lemon Sole, Whiting, Halibut, Hake, Seabass, Seabream, Turbot, Marlin.
All of which Simpson’s can supply!
Links:
The UK Food Standards Agency - www.food.gov.uk
The British Heart Foundation supports all fish as an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals, adding that there is particular interest in the role of oily fish in preventing coronary heart disease through the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
White fish is generally low in fat and the UK Food Standards Agency puts no limit on the amount you should eat. The agency recommends up to four portions of non-oily fish a week for men and up to two portions for women and children. Vitamins and minerals found in fish include: vitamin A, for vision and healthy skin; the B group of vitamins, for nerve tissue and for releasing energy; and vitamin D, for healthy bones. All seafood is full of protein, essential for muscle growth and maintenance, and it is a good source of selenium, which helps prevent cell damage. Minerals present in seafood include iron, zinc, iodine and selenium.
Examples of oily fish: Salmon, Mackerel, Fresh Tuna, Trout, Sardines, Pilchards, Anchovies, Sprats, Whitebait, Herring (including Kippers).
White or non-oily: Cod, Plaice, Haddock, Lemon Sole, Whiting, Halibut, Hake, Seabass, Seabream, Turbot, Marlin.
All of which Simpson’s can supply!
Links:
The UK Food Standards Agency - www.food.gov.uk
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