Is it safe to eat oily fish thrice a week?

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The National Institutes of Health suggests you eat about 0.04 to 0.05 ounces of omega-3 fatty acids every day as part of a healthy diet. It is best if it comes from food rather than supplements. You can get more than enough from a three-ounce filet of fresh salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the good types of fat. They may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. Your body cannot make them. You have to eat them or take supplements.

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that may support your heart health. One key benefit is helping to lower your triglycerides. Specific types of omega-3 include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

When you fry fish in a skillet, you expose the omega-3 fatty acids to high temperatures. As the omega-3 gets overheated, the fatty acids begin to break down, meaning you may end up with significantly less omega-3 in your meal.

To reduce exposure to contaminants, remove the fish skin and visible fat before cooking. Grill, boil, or bake the fish. Let the fat drip off during cooking. Avoid using the fat for gravy or sauces.

Baking your fish does not require a conscious effort, so it is a relatively simple process once it is in the oven. Baking helps the fish retain the omega-3 fatty acids necessary for your body's development, but it can also be worthwhile for maintaining the vitamin D content of specific fish.

Good omega-3-rich fish options include:

1. Salmon.

2. Sardine.

3. Atlantic mackerel.

4. Cod.

5. Herring.

6. Lake trout.

7. Canned, light tuna.

To avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

1. King mackerel.

2. Tilefish.

3. Shark.

4. Swordfish.

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