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By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Growing up my brothers and I all detested fish. Even the heavily breaded frozen fish sticks were too fishy tasting for us. Any time that my mom would make them for us we would give them a drench them in a heavy dose of either ranch dressing or ketchup to try to mask the flavor. But now, we all absolutely love fish! Besides tasting great and being a nice change of pace from typical protein choices such as beef, pork, chicken, or eggs, fish is also an amazing protein source that provides lots of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for our health.

Registered dietician Isabel Vasquez gives the following list of some of the best fish that offer both high protein content, as well as lots of other nutrients including omega-3’s.

• Mahi Mahi
• Mackerel
• Sea Bass
• Atlantic Cod
• Sockeye Salmon
• Tilapia
• Trout
• Sardines
• Snapper
• Pollock
• Haddock
• Grouper
• Catfish
• Anchovies
• Canned Tuna

Fish is both nutritious and delicious when it’s cooked right! Fill Your Plate has lots of delicious recipes featuring fish that feature lots of ingredients that are produced right here in Arizona! Check them out here!

For more articles about fish, consider these from Fill Your Plate!

• Eat More Fish – Fill Your Plate Blog
• Arizona Agriculture Raises Fish in the Desert! – Fill Your Plate Blog
• Add More Fish to Your Diet! – Fill Your Plate Blog
• Fish Roe—Not Just for Sushi (fillyourplate.org)