August 6, 2024 — There’s no question that fish and seafood are good for us. Diets rich in seafood are consistently linked to lower risk of heart disease. For many years the American Heart Association has recommended that we eat at least two servings per week, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans echo that same advice.
Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which not only promote cardiovascular health, but help reduce inflammation in the body and help strengthen the immune system. Children born to mothers who consume seafood during their pregnancies have been shown to have better neurocognitive function.
The richest sources of omega-3s are fatty or oily fish, which include salmon, sardines, and mackerel. All fish contain these healthy fats, but the fattier fish contain more.