If you are looking for a species of fish that is nutritious, salmon is right at the top of the list, especially wild-caught vs. farm-raised. Nutritiously, wild-caught salmon can vary depending on the species, location and time of year. Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is generally considered to be higher in quality and nutrients. Among the nutritional benefits of wild-caught salmon: …
Coho salmon may not have the great-tasting reputation of its cousin, the Chinook or King salmon, but it certainly isn’t anything to catch and release. One of five species of Pacific salmon found in North American waters (along with the aforementioned King, Sockeye, Pink and Chum), the Coho has bright red flesh and a slightly more delicate texture than Chinook …
Many of the healthiest diets that are being touted these days include fish. And there is good reason. Several kinds of fish and seafood contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to human health. But why are they essential? According to the Harvard School of Public Health and the Mayo Clinic, among others, omega-3 fats are special because they have been shown …