'Feast on Fish’ for Enviable Energy Levels and All-Round Better Health!

Many experts have written huge tomes on the now-proven health benefits bestowed upon us when we get a load of these little and large swimmers into our diet on a regular basis and yet many still fear them and either don’t eat them at all or only when they are coated in batter and deep-fried which is nothing short of a tragedy!

Other than those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or where food culture or religion determines the absence of animal flesh, seafood should be a staple at least 4 times a week if we want to see and feel the relative health benefits.

Most of these are because fish and shellfish are a rich source of the Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA which are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, skin complaints, mental health issues and certain cancers.

a diet rich in omega 3s has also been proven to boost energy levels, strengthen our immune system and encourage weight loss

Learning to love fish if you are not currently a big fan can take time but it is time well-spent and isn’t as hard as you might think. Get friendly with your local fishmonger who will happily remove heads, tails, bones, shells etc. and not only present you with a ready-to-cook (in the bag if you prefer!) thing of deliciousness but also offer advice on added extras to make your dish sing. And, slowly but surely, you can become a little more adventurous while you experiment and find the swimmers that, once enjoyed, become regular favourites.

here are a few suggestions to get you started on your 'fish fest' - click on the images to download, save and print off the recipes