Eat Your Fish

Two major humanitarian organizations have called for greater awareness of the benefits of eating fish. A joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization stresses the value of eating seafood for heart and brain health and the negative consequences of diets that do not include fish.

“The new USDA Dietary Guidelines are clear about the benefits of seafood and point out that Americans eat only 44 percent of the target amount of seafood for optimal health,” said Jennifer McGuire, RD, of the National Fisheries Institute.

Did You Know?
The foods a mother eats during pregnancy can make her baby less likely to develop allergies. Research shows that if a mother’s diet includes certain fatty acids—such as those found in fish, walnut oil, or flaxseeds—the baby will have a healthier immune response to bacteria and other foreign substances.