Fish skin, often discarded or ignored, is a nutrient-rich and versatile part of the fish that can offer numerous advantages for your overall health and well-being.
Gulf of Maine Redfish, Atlantic Winter Skate and West Coast Dover Sole populations may be thriving, but neither fishermen nor consumers are paying them much attention. In most years, only a small percentage of the allowable catch of these fish are taken. Add to that the fact that some, like skate, are considered bycatch. Plus, Lobstermen use the majority of Gulf of Maine Redfish landed as lobster bait. These are some seriously underutilized species that, like Rodney Dangerfield, get no respect. Underutilized Species are Good for Your Palette, Your Pocketbook and Your Planet A shift in demand, even a little, from...
Can the nutrition that fish supplies help achieve your health goals, augment your weight-loss plan or maximize your workout routine? Absolutely, says the science.Fish is packed with vital nutrients like heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And it has less saturated fat and cholesterol than any other animal protein. It’s also low in calories: a six-ounce serving of most fish is less than 250 calories! Studies also show that fish rates high on the “satiety index”, a measure of the feeling of fullness.Adding workouts to your diet? The nutrition in fish helps there as well. Researchers found that Omega-3 fatty acids have...