Fish may help reduce the risk of asthma. There's some evidence that children who eat fish, especially oily fish, more than once a week are less likely to develop asthma than children who eat fish less often. Eating fish doesn't have to break the budget. Although some fresh fish is expensive, there are also cheaper varieties available. Unlike meat and poultry, you don't have to trim the fat from fish, so there's less waste.
Canned fish is inexpensive and can be used in salads and sandwiches.
Canned tuna and salmon can also be cooked with vegetables to make sauces for rice, noodles or pasta. Look for fish that is canned in brine or spring water rather than oil. If you do use fish canned in oil, drain it carefully to remove the oil. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.