It’s well known that fish is one of the most heart healthy foods on the planet. Studies have shown that eating fish just one to two times per week can cut your risk of death by heart attack significantly. The omega-3 fatty acids abundant in fish reduce inflammation throughout the body, resulting in a host of other health benefits, including preserving the fluidity of cell membranes, preventing excessive blood clotting, cancer prevention and lessening joint pain to name a few.

Which types of fish are best?

• Go for the fattier types of fish.  These contain the highest levels of these life preserving omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, herring, anchovies and sardines.
• As a general rule, salt water fish contain more omega-3 fatty acids than freshwater fish. If you are selecting fresh water fish, go for trout which can have relatively high levels.
• Look for fish that contain the lowest levels of mercury such flounder, perch, pollock, salmon, anchovies, haddock, herring and mackerel.

Which types of fish do you typically eat?