Healthy Fish Sources Of Omega-3
Fats & Health Benefits
The
evidence is compelling. Experts are now suggesting
that people eat two to three servings of fish
a week or to supplement with an omega fatty acid
supplement.
Omega
Fatty Acid DHA I.Q™. is the EFA Supplement that ensures we are receiving
an adequate intake of Essential Fatty Acids daily.
The omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish and
fish oil has been found to lower the risks of
both coronary heart disease and stroke.
The following Chart lists Healthy Fish Sources, their
Caloric and Omega-3 Content and Health benefits.
Fish
Source (4oz)
|
Calories |
Fat
|
Health
Benefits
|
| Mackerel
(Atlantic) |
297 |
20.0g |
High
Omega-3, Improves cholesterol levels, helps
psoriasis |
| Salmon
(Atlantic) |
206 |
9.2g |
High
Omega-3, Can lower risk of heart disease, depression,
psoriasis, endometrial cancer and diabetes |
| Trout |
192 |
8.1g |
High
Omega-3 |
| Arctic
Char |
170 |
6.6g |
Good
Omega-3 |
| Swordfish |
176 |
5.9g |
Small
amounts Omega-3 |
| Oysters |
185 |
5.2g |
Good
source of Omega-3, Iron and safe to eat year
round |
| Scallops |
121 |
3.5g |
Good
source of Selenium, Potassium and Vitamin B12 |
| Tuna
(canned) |
145 |
3.3g |
Good
Omega-3 |
| Stripped
Bass |
140 |
3.3g |
Conjugated
Linoleic Acid |
| Seabass
(Chilean) |
140 |
2.9g |
Good
Protein |
| Clams |
168 |
2.3g |
High
in Iron |
| Snapper |
145 |
2.0g |
Small
amounts Omega-3 |
| Crab
(Alaskan King Blue) |
109 |
1.7g |
Can
lower cholesterol |
| Sole |
133 |
1.7g |
Good
Protein |
| Flounder |
133 |
1.7g |
Good
source of Selenium (Anti-Oxidant) |
| Squid |
104 |
1.6g |
Good
source of Potassium |
| Shrimp |
112 |
1.2g |
May
protect against heart disease |
| Tuna
(Yellowfin) |
123 |
1.0g |
Good
Protein, lean and low fat |
| Cod
(Atlantic) |
119 |
0.9g |
Low
Fat and very lean |
| Skate |
131 |
0.9g |
Low
Fat and very lean |
|
