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Fish Chowder

October 5, 2016 11:30 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Fall is a perfect time to try a twist on the typical New England Clam Chowder. Fish Chowder using Cod can be a warm comfort food as the temperatures begin to take a dive and the kids are entrenched back in school, activities and sports. This is a great meal to plan ahead when you are busy to heat in...


Fall Fish Casserole

September 6, 2016 10:52 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The onset of cool fall weather means comfort food, crock pot recipes and casseroles. Fish casseroles are some of our favorite foods when the weather changes. Casseroles can be cooked in advance and saved for nights when the kids have lots of homework or the school events get to be too much. Here is a great fish recipe for casserole...


Salmon – The Healthiest Fish in the Sea

August 20, 2016 11:05 am Published by Leave your thoughts

As the saying goes, “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” There’s Cod, Mackerel, Tilapia, Perch, Flounder, Haddock,  Salmon and the list goes on and on. According to recent studies completed by Women’s Health and Eating Well, Salmon receives the highest accolades for “healthiest fish” in the sea!  Let’s take a look at why that is. Calculating the Ranking...


Eat Fish for a Healthy Heart!

August 19, 2016 11:50 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Wouldn’t it be great to live a long and healthy life and get a chance to enjoy all the things we love, even well into our senior years? Well, part of getting to do that is maintaining a healthy diet that keeps all of our systems working properly and organs functioning as they should. This includes your heart!  Eating fish...


Fish for Summer Salads

August 5, 2016 11:17 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Summer means salads! Fish can be used in a nice crisp, cool salad to add protein and those famously wonderful omega – 3s! A quick, simple and delicious no-fail fish recipe is the “Fisherman’s Quick Recipe” from Allrecipes online. You can use any firm white fish fillets for this recipe, such as scrod, walleye, or halibut. Try these some night...


Lemon Garlic Tilapia

July 20, 2016 10:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Summer is a time for healthy and light eating. If you love fish like we do, you may be looking for some new and tasty ways to prepare fish. Here is a delicious recipe from All Recipes for Lemon Garlic Tilapia. This is simple to make and can be grilled outdoors or baked depending upon your preference and the weather....


Mental Health Benefits & Fish

July 6, 2016 9:56 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The importance of omega-3 fatty acids for physical health, especially heart health, is now well recognized. But did you know that fish also has mental health benefits? New studies are looking at the connections between the omega 3 acids and positive effects on mental health issues like: anxiety and depression. Let’s take a closer look at the possible connections between...


Fresh Summer Fish Recipes

June 21, 2016 10:41 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Summer is a great time for lite fare, veggies and salads. Add in some delicious grilled fish and you’ve got a meal that will soon become a favorite meal in your home and at gatherings. The Cooking Channel has published a yummy recipe for Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote. The julienne vegetables and the Asian inspired ginger marinade make this a...


Arthritis and Fish

June 7, 2016 10:03 am Published by Leave your thoughts

According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is – for the most part – a disease of inflammation. When joints swell, turn red and feel warm to the touch, that is inflammatory in processes. One way to calm inflammation is with medicine prescribed by a doctor. Another way is to add a few key anti-inflammatory foods to your balanced diet. Among...


Fish Benefits and Diabetes

May 24, 2016 9:08 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 29.1 million people or 9.3% of the population have diagnosed cases of diabetes. The CDC also estimates that there are 8.1 million people or 27.8% of Americans who...