How often are you eating fish? Are you confused about sourcing, quality, and how to choose fish? Does cooking fish at home intimidate you? Tune in to hear us discuss the myriad of benefits to fish consumption including improved mental health, brain development, eye health and decreased cardiovascular risk and unpack some of the common concerns about fish consumption. 
 
We recommend getting fish in the diet two to three times per week, but many struggle to make this a reality. In this episode, we unpack some of the barriers to fish consumption including not knowing what to select, common mistakes when cooking fish at home, and fears about microplastics and heavy metals. Learn about favorite selections and preparation techniques, which fish truly are the healthiest, and how to easily get more fish into your whole family! 
 
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How often should I eat fish?
Health Benefits of Fish
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ReductionFish consumption and risk of major chronic disease in men


Mental HealthEfficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis
Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of depression: systematic review and meta-analysis


ADHDDiet in the treatment of ADHD in children - a systematic review of the literature


AlzheimersOmega-3 fatty acids' supplementation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review


Bone and Joint HealthCalcium metabolism, osteoporosis and essential fatty acids: a review
Calcium, gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation in senile osteoporosis
The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Rheumatoid Arthritis - PMC


Eye HealthDocosahexaenoic acid is the preferred dietary n-3 fatty acid for the development of the brain and retina
Circulating omega-3 Fatty acids and neovascular age-related macular degeneration


Brain DevelopmentThe Relationship of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) with Learning and Behavior in Healthy Children: A Review - PMC
The relationship between age and the fatty acid composition of cerebral cortex and erythrocytes in human subjects
Effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid intake on visual function and neurodevelopment in breastfed term infants
Mechanisms of action of docosahexaenoic acid in the nervous system
Recovery of brain docosahexaenoate leads to recovery of spatial task performance
An extraordinary degree of structural specificity is required in neural phospholipids for optimal brain function: n-6 docosapentaenoic acid substitution for docosahexaenoic acid leads to a loss in spatial task performance
Effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid intake on visual function and neurodevelopment in breastfed term infants
Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant formula
IN TIME: IMPORTANCE OF OMEGA 3 IN CHILDREN'S NUTRITION - PMC
Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Essential fatty acids, DHA and human brain
Maternal consumption of a docosahexaenoic acid-containing functional food during pregnancy: benefit for infant performance on problem-solving but not on recognition memory tasks at age 9 mo
Maternal supplementation with very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ at 4 years of age


Asthma and Respiratory SupportStudies show that regular fish consumption is linked to a 24% lower risk of asthma in children: Fish and Fish Oil Intake in Relation to Risk of Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC


Why Fish Doesn’t Turn Out at HomeGetting More Fish in Your Diet


Tips for SelectionMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch List
Marine Stewardship Council
Wild Planet
Vital Choice


Favorite Fish Choices
Preparation TechniquesPan Seared Black Drum
Nori Salmon Roll Up
Wild Salmon Dip
Medi Tuna Salad
Smoked Salmon Three Ways
Smoked Salmon Scramble
Crispy Fish Tacos
Macadamia Coconut Crusted Halibut 


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