Fish can be a low fat alternative to meat and poultry. There is no benefit, however, to having fried fish instead of red meat. There also are some fish that naturally contain fair amounts of fat or fish oils. This fat is actually essential to good health. These fish oils are called Omega-3 fatty acids.
Good sources are mackerel, salmon, bluefish, halibut, and herring.
Try to include one or two servings of fish in your diet every week. Make at least one of those servings a good source of Omega-3 fish oil. It should, of course, be baked, broiled or grilled. We have included some tips and a few recipes to help you. For fresh fish, allow 10 minutes cooking time per inch of thickness.