Health & Wellness
Delicious & Nutritious
Based on the results of a 2006 study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, MA and the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies 2006 report on seafood choices. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One serving of farmed Atlantic salmon provides 1.9 grams of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids.Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential for life. Evidence strongly suggests that increasing Omega-3s in the diet helps prevent heart disease, reduces high blood pressure and protects brain function.
Because of the health benefits of Omega-3s, the American Heart Association’s (AHA) dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat at least two servings of fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids per week.
The USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference shows that both wild and ocean-farmed salmon contain high Omega-3 fatty acid levels, while chicken, beef and pork contain almost no Omega-3s.
Make the choice towards a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a diet rich in heart healthy Omega-3 found in ocean raised salmon and mussels.
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The Super Green List – Good for You, Good for the Oceans
Combining the work of conservation and public health organizations, the Monterey Bay Aquarium™ has identified seafood that is “Super Green,” meaning that it is good for human health and does not harm the oceans. The Super Green list highlights products that are currently on the “Seafood Watch: Best Choices®” (green) list, are low in environmental contaminants and are good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Farm raised Mussels have been included as part of the “Best Choices” list.
EatingWell™ – The best and the worst seafood choices
On a article by EatingWell Editors, “Good Fish/Bad Fish,”March/April 2010″, the renown magazine talks about “6 Super Green Fish to Serve”:
Mussels & Oysters (farmed)
Farmed mussels and oysters are good for you (a 3-oz. serving of mussels contains 700 mg of omega-3s and oysters pack 44 percent of the recommended daily values of iron). Better yet, they are actually good for the environment. Both feed off the natural nutrients and algae in the water, which improves water quality. They can also act as natural reefs, attracting and providing food for other fish.