Do Fish Making Techniques Really Make a Difference? A Study Points to This Way

Eating fish elevated in omega-3 essential fatty acids have been associated with a reduced risk of stroke. New research suggests it's not simply how much fish you take in that matters, but exactly how it's prepared.

Dr. Fadi Nahab of Emory University led a team that studied the role of race and geography in stroke incidence, with a particular focus on the “Stroke Belt'' within the southeastern Usa, where stroke death rates are higher than the remaining country.  

For the study, over 21,000 people answered a telephone survey about their fish consumption. African-Americans ate more fish a week than whites, nonetheless they were also 3 1/2 times very likely to eat at least two servings of fried fish each week than whites.  

Fried fish consumption was 30 % higher inside the Stroke Belt compared to the remaining country.

Consuming fried fish may decrease health benefits in 2 ways, the study said. First, lean fishes for instance cod or haddock are more likely to be deep-fried than omega-3-rich salmon, herring, or mackerel.  

Second, frying fish is considered to reduce natural omega-3s and replace all of them with cooking oils.

Finally, the analysis declare that consuming more fried fish may be in connection with higher incidence of stroke.

CAUTIONS: The food surveys were a snapshot, so that they didn't take into account dietary changes with time that could be crucial in stroke risk. More studies are necessary to establish whether folks who eat fried fish are actually very likely to have strokes.

And also you? How can you cook fish? Here's my mystery fish recipe: "Mediterranean Fish Fillets"

Makes 6 portions.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: Twenty minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, such halibut, striped bass or orange roughy

1 tbsp . extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 mug pitted Kalamata, green or black olives, cut in two lengthwise

2 tablespoons white wine

1 tsp Basil Leaves

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Thyme Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat baking dish without any stick cooking spray. Place fish in single layer in baking dish. Delicately salt and pepper the fish. Bake 12 minutes. If fish is over 1-inch thick, increase cooking to fifteen minutes.

2. On the other hand, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Put tomatoes, olives, wine, basil, garlic and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.

3. Remove fish from oven. Spoon sauce over fish. Come back to oven; bake 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily having a fork. Serve instantly.

Diet Facts per serving size:

Calories: 201

Fat: 9 g

Carbohydrates: 5 g

Cholesterol: 37 mg

Sodium: 477 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 25 g

About me: Pamela Robinette is writing for the easy Mediterranean recipes website, her personal hobby blog dedicated to tricks to help people eat healthy following a Mediterranean style diet. 

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