The Benefits of Seafood. Seafood Shrimp Crawfish CrabAlligator Oysters Fish.

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The Benefits of Seafood

Seafood Shrimp Crawfish CrabAlligator Oysters Fish

MyPyramid Seafood is a part of the Meat and Bean Group in MyPyramid.

Why is Seafood Good for Us?  High in Protein  Low in Saturated Fat  Rich in Unsaturated Fat  Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Health and Growth Development Blood Pressure Brain Function and Memory Triglyceride Levels Decrease Possibility of Numerous Diseases

Types of Seafood High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Salmon Rainbow Trout Tuna Mackerel Black Cod Sardines

How Much and How Often Should We Eat Seafood? MyPyramid recommends 3 to 5 ounces of protein daily. American Heart Association recommends that we eat two 3.5 ounce servings of fish a week.

Recap Seafood is part of the Meat and Bean Group in MyPyramid. Seafood and cold water fish are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids prevent many chronic diseases of aging. It is recommend that we consume several servings of fish and seafood each week.

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