Best of all, there are recipes developed specifically for fish found in abundance off Long Island's shore. We hope this guide will serve to enhance your expedition into the wonders and delights of Long Island fish. Bon voyage - and bon appetit. The healthy catch Simple to prepare and a treat to the palate, fish has much to offer on a culinary basis alone. But the real delight is that fish are among the most nutritionally economical foods to serve, providing a high level of protein with very little fat and few calories.
Fish can certainly be important to anyone on a reduced fat or weight reduction diet.
The fat found in fish is also unique in that it is highly unsaturated when compared to fats from land animals. This type of fat has been recommended by medical experts to lower blood cholesterol levels, an important risk factor in the development of heart disease. Recent studies have shown that fish oils may directly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Extensive studies of certain ethnic populations such as the Japanese and Eskimos demonstrated a correlation between a diet high in fish and a low incidence of coronary disorders. Many experts and health organizations now recommend including as much as 3 to 4 fish and seafood meals per week.