Super seafood

It goes without saying that seafood has some unique nutritional properties, not to mention an incomparable richness in flavour. If you’ve been thinking fish is just another weekday meal on a plate, it’s time to think again.

Protein

Seafood has an incredible abundance of nutrients, but one of the standouts is the macronutrient protein. The human body requires a balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) from the diet and, while protein requirements can be some of the more challenging for individuals to meet, a small serve of seafood can help increase quality protein intake with ease.

Seafood such as fish and shellfish contain the nine essential amino acids (histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine) or building blocks required to make a complete protein. These essential amino acids are necessary within your body for actions including the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, for growth and development of muscles and tissues and regulating immune function.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines suggest two to three serves per week of seafood, including oily fish such as salmon, trout, tuna, mackerel and herring. An easy