Why Eat Fish?

Why Eat Fish?

Low in calories and packed with goodness fish is the perfect healthy diet food

HealthyTackling obesity is a government wide priority

The future is. . . Lighter

The future is. . . Fish

Seafood is more tasty…it is great for your health, your body and your mind…promoting clearer skin, shinier hair and higher energy levels. It can even boost your brain power

Some Health Facts

Grilled tuna contains 70% less fat than a sirloin steak yet tastes delicious
Prawns have 70% less fat than ham and are just as easy to prepare
The British Heart Foundation and the Food Standards Agency recommend at least 2 portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily fish.

Where does seafood sit with ‘Lighter Eating’?

Fish Nutrient Facts
per 100g uncooked*
Calories Total fat
(g)
Saturated fat
(g)
Protein
(g)
Vitamin A
%RDA
Vitamin C
%RDA
Iron
%RDA
Cod 82 1 0 18 1% 2% 2%
Salmon 208 13 3 20 1% 6% 2%
Haddock 87 1 0 19 1% 0% 6%
Prawns 106 2 0 20 4% 3% 13%
Tuna 144 5 1 23 44% 0% 6%

*data supplied by http://nutritiondata.self.com

Oily Fish

Nutritional Information

  • Fish is a source of good quality protein and has an essential part to play in healthy diets
  • Fish is very low in saturated fat (FSA)
  • Fish, especially oily fish is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people
  • Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna and sardines are high in Omega-3 fatty acids