ish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. Aim to eat at least two portions of fish a week, including at least one portion of oily fish. Oily fish contains omega-3 fats, which may help to prevent heart disease.
Oily fish include:
- salmon
- mackerel
- trout
- herring
- sardines
- pilchards.
Non-oily fish include:
- haddock
- plaice
- coley
- cod
- tuna
- skate
- hake
If you regularly eat a lot of fish, try to choose as wide a variety as possible.
You can choose from fresh, frozen and canned: but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in salt.