HEALTHY HABITS
Go Fish
Why replacing red meat with fish may be just what the doctor ordered.
by Brenda Conaway
GOT THE RED MEAT BLUES? It’s no surprise, given research linking red and processed meats with colorectal cancer. If you’re looking for protein to replace your steak or sausages, look no further than your nearest fishmonger.
Fish is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, says Stacy Kennedy, a nutritionist for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. “[Omega-3s] are an essential fat, which means our body can’t make it by itself from other foods that we’re eating, so we need to specifically eat foods that are rich in that nutrient.”
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