Fishing for a Longer Life

Fatty fish that swim in the deep cold waters of the sea-such as salmon, halibut, tuna and sardines-contain a large amount of the ultra-heart-healthy omega-3 marine fats, DHA and EPA. Fish oil stabilizes plaque, reduces risk of sudden death, lowers triglyceride level and reduces inflammation. Fish oil has been shown to rev up the body's ability to dissolve blood clots that can precipitate a heart attack by sealing off plaque-filled arteries. Aim for at least two fatty fish meals per week and avoid fish high on the mercury scale: swordfish, marlin, shark and tilefish. (Note: albacore or "white" tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your meals of fish and shellfish, aim for eating up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna per week.)