| Advanced Search   Fish is an excellent food choice for what it gives you – essential nutrients like protein, vitamin B, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and iron, which are beneficial for growth, maintenance and repair of your body.     • Fish is an excellent food choice for what it doesn’t give you – fat that is bad for your heart. Fish is low in saturated fat (“bad fat”) which can be found in animal sources such as meat, poultry and dairy products and some plant sources (coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil and cocoa butter). Saturated fats have a negative effect on blood cholesterol levels which can increase the risk of heart disease. • All fish contain Omega-3, which is a polyunsaturated fat. It is higher in fattier fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring. Lean fish such as cod, haddock and sole contain lower levels. • Omega-3 fats may help prevent heart disease and stroke because they help keep arteries healthy. Heart attacks and strokes are caused when an artery becomes blocked by a blood clot. Omega-3 can help stop these clots from forming. Besides decreasing the stickiness of your blood, they help keep a strong and regular heartbeat. more… • Heart health authorities such as the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation recommend aiming to eat fish at least 2-3 times a week.     » Benefits of Omega-3 Go Beyond Heart Health        High Liner Corporate Site | Foodservice | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Français © 2008 High Liner Foods Inc.