Dine on seafood

(HealthDay News) -- Many nutritionists suggest eating fish and seafood as part of a balanced, healthier diet.

Here is a list of seafood's potential benefits:

It's a good source of protein that's low in saturated fat and rich in iron.
It's a good source of B vitamins, such as B-12.
Most types encourage healthy growth of a fetus during pregnancy and development of children.
It's an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle

University of Michigan Health System

First published: 10/10/2012
Last updated: 10/10/2012

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