What are the health benefits from eating fish and seafood?
Seafood is a good source of high quality protein, contains various vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fats. Seafood also contains an important fatty acid group known as Omega 3 fatty acids or DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Omega 3 is essential to our body. It is required for the normal development and function of the brain and assists us to stay healthy. A number of other health benefits are also associated with Omega 3. To find out more about Seafood for Health have a look at this site: www.seafood.co.nz/doclibrary/publications/Seafood_For_Health_brochure_2003.