Eating fish has a lot of health benefits especially for the heart.  Fish is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids that can lower blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels in the blood that can clog the arteries and decrease the risk of certain heart diseases.  Fish is low in saturated fat and a good source of vitamins and nutrients like iron and Vitamin A.

Trout, herring and salmon contain the highest amount of omega 3 fatty acids.  Tilapia and catfish contains lower levels of omega 3 but their wild counterparts have significantly higher omega 3 fatty acids.  Try cooking fish in a variety of ways like broiling, grilling, baking and steaming instead of frying to avoid excess calories.  If you cannot find fresh ones, used canned fish but keep an eye on the sodium content to prevent any rise in your blood pressure.

Try this easy salmon recipe so you can enjoy the benefits of eating fish!

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets about 1 inch thick, Cooking spray, 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini, 2 tablespoons capers with the caper juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425°.

2. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.

3. Place fish fillets in a single layer in an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and spoon the mixture over the fish.

5. Bake in the oven for 22 minutes.