Good Shepherd Food Bank has added a new purchased product: Frozen Fish Sticks!
Why everyone should be eating more fish!
Fish contain the good-for-you fats called Omega-3s. These vital nutrients may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. Because our bodies can't make Omega-3s, we need to eat them, and fish is a relatively easy way to get these essential fats.Are you getting enough fish in your diet?
The American
Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week,
with a serving size of about 2-3 ounces (about the size of a deck of cards or
the palm of your hand). If eating fish
sticks, the serving size is generally 3 fish sticks. The more fish or Omega-3s
you can get into your diet, the greater the effects on your body’s ability to curb
inflammation in the blood vessels and slow plaque buildup inside blood vessels.
Fresh, frozen or canned are all great options.
Tuna isn't the only fish that comes in a can. Salmon does, as
do many others. Should you use canned fish
over fresh? It depends. Canned tuna, salmon and other fish are relatively
inexpensive ($2.00 for a can of fish as compared to $8-12 a pound for fresh), they
have a long shelf life and the fish is cooked and
ready to use. Be aware, though; canned fish is higher in sodium than fresh and
some canned fish comes with skin and bones. Did you know frozen fish is just as good if not
better than buying the fresh filet? Most fish available in retail stores is
frozen at sea (FAS) and then thawed for display at the store. So head to the
frozen section for your fish! Good Shepherd Food Bank’s new offering of Frozen
Fish Sticks can help your patrons increase their fish intake!
Make your own Tartar Sauce:
½ medium lemon½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Quick Honey Mustard:
½ cup spicy brown mustard
2 Tablespoons honey