There are many good reasons as to why one should eat fish, but there are even more reasons to specifically eat halibut.  Its nutritional benefits are just as rewarding as the tasty fish itself.  When you find yourself hovering over the fish counter in an indecisive mood, just go for the halibut. 

Here’s the 411 about halibut.  It’s a lean, meaty white fish that is low in sodium, fat, and calories, and rich in protein.  It contains healthful nutrients such as magnesium, selenium, phosphorous, niacin, potassium, vitamins B12 and B6 and folic acid, and it’s chock full of omega-3 fatty acids – the healthiest kind of fat you can (and should) consume.  There are plenty of nutritional perks that this type of fat offers.  Omega-3 helps regulate your heartbeat and reduces risk of blood clots in arteries that could potentially lead to heart attacks.  It also helps eliminate Triglycerides – an unhealthy fat that is present in the bloodstream.

Halibut also lowers blood pressure, can help prevent arthritis, reduces your risk of stroke and ovarian and digestive tract cancers, and supports a healthy brain.  This fish is even a natural antidepressant.  Studies have shown halibut and other foods containing omega-3 help prevent chronic inflammation which can cause depression, among many other health issues.  So the next time you’ve got the blues or just want to be good to your heart, definitely give halibut a try. -Hayley Teater