Fish Food: What is Safe to Eat for Weight Loss?

October 30, 2007 by admin

by: Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS

If you thinking about what type of [tag]lean protein[/tag] you should choose that will help you feel full and assist with that FAST weight loss then look no further than fish.

The problem is these days all you hear about is that fish contains high levels of mercury and it should be avoided. Here are some quick facts about fish and the guidelines for each type.

Salmon: Choose wild salmon when possible and don't worry about it being higher in fat. It contains an abundance of [tag]Omega 3 fats[/tag] which are the healthy fats you should be consuming every day anyways. Salmon is ok to eat 2-3x a week.

Tuna: This is an excellent source of protein and is lower in fat then salmon when you choose light tuna packed in water. Tuna has been getting all the attention lately because of the potential risk of higher mercury levels, but it is still safe to eat 1x a week.

Tilapia: Did you know that Tilapia is one of the most popular seafoods consumed in the U.S? It is low in fat and calories as well as contains a decent amount of protein. Just avoid the fried tilapia, which is popular on menu restaurant menus or else the low fat option goes out the window. Feel free to eat this 2-3x a week.

Now of course there are other lean protein choices you can eat for fast [tag]weight loss[/tag], but you will miss out on the benefits of the [tag]essential fatty acids[/tag] and Omega 3's. Your choices are to eat fish 2-4x a week, which may get tiring for some or the alternative is to consume a high quality krill oil and you won't have to worry about the risk for toxic levels of mercury.

Now I am not suggesting you abandon fish all together because it is a great lean protein source, but you could eat fish 1-2x a week. If you are taking your high quality krill oil then not only are you getting the health benefits of krill, but you are also potentially blocking permanent fat cells from being formed as well as using fat cells for energy rather then storing them.

Check out a previous post I did regarding Krill oil and weight loss by clicking the link below.

Omega 3's and Weight Loss