Embark on a Journey to a Healthier You with the Fantastic World of Seafood!

We're all on the lookout for that magical trio – exercise, wellbeing, and diet – to lead a healthy lifestyle.

The NHS has a golden nugget of advice for you: a balanced diet should include at least 2 portions of fish each week, with one of them being the oily kind like salmon and sardines. Why? Because they're not just delicious, but also packed with the superhero of nutrients, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, keeping your heart as happy as can be.*

Now, let's talk about the buzzword you might have heard – the Pescatarian diet. It's like a nutrition superhero team-up, combining the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle with high-protein, lean white fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids found in ocean wonders like salmon, mackerel, herring, and fresh tuna.

Why consider this diet?

Well, it's not just about being trendy; it's about reducing the risk of becoming best friends with conditions like type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Omega-3 fatty acids, found abundantly in this diet, are even linked to lower heart attack risks. Plus, it's a mirror image of the Mediterranean diet, loaded with fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, and pulses – the kind of diet your body dreams about.

Research from many sources are shouting from the rooftops that a Pescatarian diet might just be the key to unlock the door to a longer, healthier life. Lower cholesterol, check. Lower blood pressure, check. Reduced risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome, triple check!

But, as with any diet, there's a catch. Nutrients like iron may be playing hard to get, especially with the absence of red meat. No worries, though – spinach and broccoli are here to save the day! Some Pescatarians skip eggs and dairy, which might lead to a deficiency in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc. So, remember, balance is the name of the game.

Now, let's dive into the sea of options! Oily fish like salmon, sardines, and trout are like the rockstars of the ocean, high in omega-3 and vitamin D. White fish, from cod to hake, are the low-fat superheroes you've been waiting for. And don't forget the shellfish crew – prawns, mussels, scallops – bringing a low-fat party with a side of selenium, zinc, iodine, and copper.

Ready to make a splash into this new and healthy lifestyle? We've got you covered with one of the finest selections of quality fresh seafood on our website plus a superb selection of recipes to inspire you. Welcome seafood into your diet – your taste buds and your health will thank you!  

* https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/eat-well/food-types/fish-and-shellfish-nutrition/