Low in calories and packed with goodness, here is why fish is the perfect healthy diet food

Don't ignore fish when you are planning your weekly diet. Fish is a fabulous food - lots of variety in taste and texture, versatile and low in saturated fat. It's also low in calories - the perfect healthy diet food.

Aim to include a fish dish in your diet at least twice a week - and more is better!

Oily fish (Mackerel, Herring, Sardines) contain Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat which can help to reduce total blood cholesterol. Omega-3 in the diet protects the heart and circulation and may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Medical studies have shown that Omega-3 oils play an important part in aiding the development of our brains. Sea food contains an abundance of essential minerals - iron, zinc, iodine and selenium.

Fish is a good source of Vitamins helping to maintain healthy nerve tissues, strong bones and teeth and a glowing complexion. Fish is a low fat and/or good fat source of protein, essential for the healthy growth and maintenance of muscles and body tissues.

As well as your brain, your love life could benefit from eating sea food as part of a healthy diet. Shellfish such as oysters have a reputation for acting as an aphrodisiac!

Here Are Some Fish & Seafoods with Each Calories Content

1. Haddock, Smoked, Raw (1 Serving/85g) : 58


2. Lobster, Boiled (1 Serving/85g) : 88


3. Prawns, Peeled (1 Serving/100g) : 99


4. Herring, Grilled (1 Serving/85g) : 154


5. Trout Rainbow, Raw (1 Serving/150g) : 202


6. Scampi, Whole (1 Serving/100g) : 229


7. Mackerel in Tomato Sauce (1 Can/125g) : 254


8. Salmon, Fresh (1 Serving/163g) : 290