Fish in your diet can lead you towards a healthy life. Fishes are low in fat and in calories and at the same time, they are rich is Omega 3, the cholesterol reducing fatty acids. The American Heart Association has recommended at least 2 servings of Fish, every week for a healthy heart.

The question that comes to mind is that, are all fish equally good for you? The answer is no. Large fishes that are predatory in nature can be damaging to the human body as they have high levels of methylmercury. So fishes that are lower in the food chain are better for health.

Salmon is the most cherished of all the fish varieties, delicious to have and easy to cook, its strong flavor has made it a preferred choice of all fishatarians. The Salmon has the highest quantity of Omega 3 fats than any other fish. If you have doubts about eating the farmed salmon fishes you can try canned salmon fishes, the canned fishes are usually wild salmon.

Tuna is a staple at most dinner tables. Its easy availability as canned or fresh meat increased its popularity. Though some varieties of Tune fishes have suspicious mercury levels, one serving a week can be easily consumed without fear. Sardines are also a favorite fish; they are not only high in omega 3 they also have substantial amounts of calcium in them. People are skeptical of the sardines’ canned-in-water, but they are so healthy that give more nutrition than the same amount of canned tuna.

The Tilapia is another favorite of the fishatarians, this fish has a very mild flavor and is very low in fat, but it is full of good protein. Shellfishes like Lobsters, Shrimps, Oysters and Crabs make an interesting addition of the variety of healthy fishes. Lobsters, Shrimps Oysters and Crabs have always been associated with fine food; they are low calorie and low fat and thus are the perfect food to eat to lose weight. They should be eaten without any condiments to get the pleasure of their delicate flavors.

One of the best ways to get a good dose of Omega 3 is Japanese cuisine. The Sushi and Sashimi dishes are the most inspired means to have fish. Sushi is rice, flavored with vinegar served with cooked or raw fish. Sashimi on the other hand is a dish full of uncooked fishes slicked and served with condiments. Some unusual but healthy fishes are used in Sashimi, like the octopus, eel, roe, squid, scallop etc. usually you may not know how to eat them but you have ample choice in Japanese cuisine.

Fishes are a boon to the humankind, at the time when unhealthy food items have taken over the market, a fish based diet has the power to steer you towards a healthy life.