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It doesn't have to be the centerpiece -

Just like any other food group, there are many simple and affordable ways to incorporate more seafood into your diet. Fish doesn’t have to just be the centerpiece for a meal.

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Tuna instead of chicken -

The first big one is substituting chicken for tuna. This can mean instead of filling your Mexican tacos with chicken, consider some tuna or white fish. It also works for salads.

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Casserole -

Chicken casserole is a classic dish, but how about just substituting with tuna by using a blend of delicious whole grain pasta, frozen green beans, and mushrooms.

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Bring it to work -

This dish is very handy because it keeps. It can be made well ahead of time and can be reheated for dinner or slapped in a Tupperware for lunch at work.

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Canned fish -

When we think of canned fish, our imaginations normally limit us to tuna. But plenty of other seafood snacks like smoked oysters and mussels come in tins, too.

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Keep it simple -

It’s getting in the habit of it that's the hardest part. With these kinds of foods, you can just crack it, drain it, squirt some lemon on it, and eat it with crackers.

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Squid rocks! -

Don’t overlook calamari. They’re super tasty and very approachable for the non-fish lover in their deep-fried breaded batter.

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Fried squid is cheap and easy -

Another thing about calamari is that it's not expensive and doesn't take a lot of time or skill to prepare.

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It's not a dinnertime phenomenon -

You don’t have to just consider fish as a dinner time delicacy. Switch it up: how about incorporating it into your breakfast?

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Breakfast time -

Considering fish for breakfast, there is one obvious choice. Eggs benedict with smoked salmon is a classic. It takes 20 minutes to prepare and is nutritious and delicious.

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Bellissimo -

Some other great ways to start eating fish is just to open your mind to the kinds of dishes that you could add fish to. Linguine goes well with shellfish. Red snapper is great with tacos.

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The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids -

Are you looking to improve your health with the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids? These kinds of benefits include decreasing the chance of heart disease.

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Weekly recommended amount -

Twice a week you should consume a healthy dose of fatty fish rich in these healthy omega-3’s. They don’t have to be dinner.  Salmon and tuna are often referred to as “meaty” seafoods.

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Pick the days -

The best way of having it in your diet is to eat it every week on the same days. Otherwise, it’s really easy to forget and revert to your old ways.

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Women during pregnancy -

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should eat between 8 to 12 ounces of a variety of seafood per week, from choices that are lower in mercury.

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Sub out red meat to help the planet -

One of the simplest approaches to eating more fish is just to consider eating fish instead of meat, especially red meat. It’s healthier and way better for the environment to cut down on red meat.

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Have your cake and eat it, too -

Baked fish cakes are an amazing and tasty way to get seafood into your diet. They’re filling because of the creamy mashed potatoes and they’re often not as “fishy” as eating a cut of fish.

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Brain health -

Stay inspired and realize how good eating fish is for your brain. It has tremendous benefits for the brain. Those who regularly eat fish tend to have more gray matter in the brain.

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Frozen fish is fine -

Frozen fish is actually pretty close to the real thing in terms of nutrition, similarly to frozen vegetables.

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An unlikely power couple -

Fresh fruit actually works with some fish. For example, salmon works well with pineapple chunks over a salad. Chopped apple works with a tuna salad.

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Fish fingers to ween kids onto fish -

When it comes to including fish in a child's diet, often a good idea is breadcrumbs. Fish fingers are popular for a reason. There are many brands that are less processed.

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Fish soup -

Putting things in a soup has been a way of making (and disguising) food for centuries. Little bits of fish in a soup can virtually go unnoticed.

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Paella -

Paella that is seasoned beautifully with saffron with sticky rice disguises the taste of fish. In a mixed paella it’s hard to tell what’s fish and what’s chicken.

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Curry -

Curries are another way of disguising what you’re eating. Most curries have such a strong flavor that it’s basically impossible to taste anything but the sauce itself.

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Avoid fishy fish if you're not big on seafood -

Avoid really fishy-tasting seafood. Stick to neutral-tasting ones like cod, haddock, flounder, sole, and walleye. Shrimp are mild, too.

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Ditch the brine -

Always wash the brine off of fish because that’s what gives fish that odor that so often turns people off. The acidity in lemon also helps to neutralize it.

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Eat it while its fresh -

Finally, don’t wait to cook seafood. It’s best when its cooked and eaten as soon as it’s brought home from the market or just after it has thawed.

Sources: (Triathlete)

See also: Eating fish: how healthy is it really?

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