Personal Chefs will help you eat more fish – But not too much!

Fish is a welcome addition to your weekly diet, when, like so many folks, your main protein staples are chicken and beef.  Not only are chicken and beef most readily available in restaurants, they are both simple to prepare.  But the benefits of incorporating fish into your regular diet are numerous, and for these reasons, everyone should eat fish, in moderation.

Seared Salmon over Citrus Quinoa with Snap Peas

Fish provide a rich source of protein.  While fish may or may not be less fatty than certain cuts of beef or chicken, they contain healthy fats that will also help lower your cholesterol.  Curious about Omega-3 Fatty Acids?  Many people will take Omega-3 supplements to improve heart health, but why not just incorporate fish into your regular diet?  This is an essential fatty acid for your body to have and a prolonged lack of it could cause health issues.  Many cultures rely heavily on fish, and fish is often associated with longevity.

The only real concern with eating fish is the high levels of mercury that some fish contain.  The FDA recommends that children and pregnant women eat no more than two servings of fish per week, since very high levels of mercury can eventually cause kidney and brain damage.  Among the fish low in mercury are oysters, scallops, clams, salmon, and whitefish.  Some higher in mercury include grouper, sea bass, and tuna. 

As with most things in life, fish should be consumed in moderation.  Atlanta Personal Chef Service recommends incorporating fish into their client’s weekly diets.  While individual preferences vary, our chefs are skilled at preparing tasty dishes ranging from scallops to salmon, shrimp to clams, and more.  Remember, we’ll repeat the meals you love, but if you’re not crazy about it, we’re constantly researching recipes to find the ones that match both your tastes and your bodies’ nutritional needs.  Check out some of our sample menus here.