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Halibut is a a very good
choice in fish. Although the texture appears very meaty, in fact it is a
lean fish and it tastes delicious. Furthermore, it maintains high
nutritional content while still being relatively low in fat. A fairly
typical serving measures about 160 grams or around 5.6 oz. and only has 5
grams of fat and 223 calories.
Cold water fish like Halibut are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
There are 3 types; α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). They are known as essential fatty acids,
because they can not be made by our bodies, so humans must obtain them
from food. In fact, fish do not synthesize them either, they obtain them
from eating algae. As a result, significant differences may exist between
farmed and wild fish. Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with
lowering relative risk of
death from cardiovascular causes by 25% or more. It is recommended to
intake 250 mg of
EPA + DHA per day.
A 5.6 ounce serving of Halibut
has 740 mg of EPA + DHA.
For more information on the
benefits of eating fish and a chart with amounts of EPA + DHA in
most common fish and shellfish, click on the link below.
In addition, Halibut is a good source of protein and furthermore it is
rich in other significant nutrients.
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