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GET HOOKED ON FISH. FISH GOODNESS. Vitamin D. High Quality Protein. Omega 3 Fats. Low in Saturated Fats. Selenium. High in Polyunsaturated Fats. Taurine. Magnesium. Comparison. Comparison. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS. 0.5 to 1.8 grams per day of EPA + DHA
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Vitamin D HighQuality Protein Omega 3 Fats Low in Saturated Fats Selenium High in Polyunsaturated Fats Taurine Magnesium
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS • 0.5 to 1.8 grams per day of EPA + DHA • 1.5-3 grams of Alpha-Linolenic Acid
HEART DISEASE • Decreases the risk of arrhythmias (leads to sudden cardiac death). • Decreases triglyceride levels. • Decreases growth rate of atherosclerotic plaques. • Lowers blood pressure (slight association).
Mortality Rates for Heart Diseaserates per 100,000 Source: National Center for Health Statistics, 2003)
Mortality Rates for Stroke rates per 100,000 Source: National Center for Health Statistics, 2003)
CURRENT RESEARCH • Prevention and treatment of Diabetes • Decrease symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis • Prevention of Depression • Role in Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity • Possible role in Asthma
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies’ Recommendations for Fish Consumption General Population: Consume a variety of fish more than 2 times a week.
Women of child-birth or breast feeding age and children (up to 12 years): consume two 3-ounce servings, but can safely consume 12 ounces per week.
FISH WITH THE HIGHEST MERCURY CONTENT • Shark • Swordfish • King Mackerel • Golden Bass • Limit Albacore [white] Tuna Food and Drug Administration
“Overall, the health benefits of eating fish greatly outweigh risks”.JAMA Oct 18, 2006
THE FISH EXPERIENCE • Thickness • Texture • Fat Content • Flavor
FAT CONTENTBased On Color Of Flesh • Orangeflesh is higher in fat. • White fleshed fish has less fat. • Creamed fleshed fish will have lean, medium, or high fat content.
FLAVOR VARIES BETWEEN SPECIES:Mild to Very Intense • White colored flesh: Mild in flavor • Cream colored flesh: Moderately flavorful • Dark flesh: More intense • Orange flesh: Slightly sweet flavor
Purchasing Fish • FRESH FISH: • Purchase In Season • Clear Eyes • Bright Red Gills • Shiny Skin and Tight Scales • Cook Within 24 Hours
FLASH FROZEN FISHThe fresher fish? • Check the “sell by” date • Frozen solid • Free of ice crystals and freezer burn • Mild in odor
STORING FRESH FISH • Refrigerate dressed fish quickly. • Set over bowl of ice and seal with plastic wrap. • Cook within two days of purchase. • It is best not to freeze fish at home.
Storing Frozen Fish • Use within “sale date”. • Recommended storage life is three months. • Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
Fat • Butter • Oil (olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil) • Margarine • Mayonnaise • Nuts • Salad Dressing
Portion Size Counts • 1 tsp: butter, oil, margarine, mayo • 6-10 nuts • 1 tbsp salad dressing = approx 45 calories, 5 gm fat, and 0.5-2.4 gm saturated fat
Conversion 1 tbsp = 3 tsp 4 tbsp = ¼ cup 8 tbsp = ½ cup
Pan Frying • 1 to 3 tbsp of oil is used to cook the fish. • Adds unwanted fat and saturated fat to meal. • Best used for lean fillets, steaks, and small whole fish.
Marinating • More Dense Fish Only: marinate for 30 minutes to a couple of hours. • Other fish: marinate only 5-15 minutes. • Salt will pull moisture from fish = spongy texture • Acid (lemon juice, vinegar)= mushy texture
DO NOT OVER COOK FISH!! Opaque and Flakey
THE 10-MINUTE RULE Cook exactly 10 minutes for each inch at thickest point!
Baking or Broiling • Broil 4 inches from the heating element. • Combine broiling with low temperature baking to prevent over cooking. • Monitor fish closely.
FUN COMBINATIONS • Add vegetables • Try different herbs and spices • Provide low fat sauces • Salsa • Black Bean or Corn Salsa • Garlic Low Fat Mayonnaise
Poached • Fish is prepared in liquid such as water, chicken broth, or wine. • Takes little supervision.
Grilled • Best used for firm fish. • The grill should be hot before adding the fish. • Once fish is added, check fish often to not overcook.