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2 Portions of fish a weekDespite government guidelines stating that we should be eating two portions of fish a week, over 40% of us are failing to meet this target according to new research by Lyons Seafoods.  Even more shocking a report from Seafish states the 13% of UK adults don't eat any seafood at all. You may already know that fish is good for you and you have probably heard about the benefits of Omega-3 and fish oils, but still when it comes to cooking fish at home we tend to shy away! Nutritionist Azmina Govindji has been to Billingsgate Market, the UK's largest Fish market, to give her advice on dispelling some of these maritime myths and encouraging the nation to face their fish fears… Maritime Myth: There’s too many bones Azmina’s advice: The great thing about seafood is the variety, so there’s something to suit everyone; try prawns, scallops or crab for flavour without the chance of a bone. Maritime Myth: It’s too expensive Azmina’s advice: Whilst varieties such as Tuna or Seabass can tip the scales on your budget, herring and mackerel are great affordable alternatives, and they both contain omega 3 fats. Maritime Myth: My kids are too fussy Azmina’s advice: It’s time to get creative! Try loading fish portions into a tasty pie or fish cakes to tantalise your family’s tastebuds. Maritime Myths: It smells bad Azmina’s advice: Whilst some varieties do come with a strong aroma, prawns or squid are a good option to keep your kitchen fresh after cooking. Maritime Myth: It’s difficult to cook Azmina’s advice: Less is definitely more when it comes to cooking a good meal; try adding lemon juice, herbs and good quality olive oil to your fish for a delicious marinade – or alternatively, there are plenty of great pre-prepared options on your supermarket shelves to make cooking fish hassle free Watch Azmina's Video here If your looking for some kitchen inspiration here are a few simple recipe ideas courtesy of Lyons Seafoods the UK's leading supplier of prawns and speciality seafoods. Click an image to see the recipe
Here are a few thoughts from some of our Twitter Friends LongJogRoz Roz Griffiths @FitnessBlogg3r Making a fish curry in the slow cooker for tonight - yummy! jpbird7 Jon Bird @FitnessBlogg3r I eat fish pretty much everyday, I'd eat more if prawns werent so damn expensive raelashley Rachel Ashley @FitnessBlogg3r Given up fish, had it last week and ended up with food poisoning. Be a while before I have it again but helped weight loss ClaireMockridge Claire Mockridge @FitnessBlogg3r Wow that is a low stat. I love fish and try to eat it a few times a week. We have seabass and squid in the freezer right now shaherahjordan Shaherah Jordan @jpbird7 @FitnessBlogg3r Chinese grocers & Makro sell bags of frozen king prawns for around £10/kg. Less dep on size of prawn #foodgeek We would love to know your views on this please feel free to message via Facebook or Sign Up and leave a site comment below |
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