Wild Seafood & Nutrition Blog

Protein per calorie, the nutrients that come with it, and the land and water it takes to produce — how wild seafood compares with the...

Ten heart-healthy ways to eat more seafood, from five-minute snacks to dinner — plus what the research actually supports about fish and cardiovascular health.

Where albacore tuna sits on omega-3s and mercury, what the heart-health research does and does not establish, and how troll-caught Pacific albacore compares with the...

There are so many studies looking at seafood and health, but a major 2020 meta-analysis published in Nutrients examined over 2 million people and found...

A registered dietitian’s guide to the best fish for heart health — which species carry the most omega-3s, what else a serving of seafood delivers,...

Swap the batter, skip the breadcrumbs, work around a shellfish allergy: practical ways to fit seafood into a gluten-free, keto or allergen-aware kitchen without losing...

His family has set-netted salmon near Yakutat since the 1950s. Jessie Pavlik on life aboard the F/V Sherrie Marie and what he wishes seafood buyers...

Five regions where people live longest all lean on lean, nutrient-dense seafood. Here is what the Blue Zone diet looks like, plus three simple salmon...

A commercial fisherwoman who grew up in an Alaskan fishing family answers our questions: how she started, the best part of the job, and what...

As a registered dietitian nutritionist, one of the most common questions I get is about inflammation and how to fight it through diet. The science...

The “healthy” nutrient content claim for use in food labeling was originally developed in the early 1990s. Nutrition science and dietary recommendations have changed over...

Warming spices are not just for roasts. Five cold-weather pairings that suit cod, halibut, crab and scallops, and how to use them without burying the...

SeaShare has moved more than 275 million servings of seafood to food-insecure families since 1994. Here is why we joined them, and how salmon sales...

Seven courses, one Christmas Eve, and centuries of Italian heritage behind it. The story of La Vigilia, a course-by-course menu, and tips for hosting it.

Chronic inflammation responds to what you eat over months, not to any single food. The foods with the best evidence behind them, and where seafood...

Eating a diet rich in DHA is a valuable strategy for supporting brain health and potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. By...

The National Fisheries Institute's latest report provides a comprehensive look at America's seafood consumption, and we're excited to break down the top 10 seafood species...

A scientific review of Norway's farmed Atlantic salmon industry identified seven ways it puts pressure on wild Atlantic cod. What the researchers found, and why...

How to work out your own protein target without the math getting complicated, and how a single serving of seafood fits into the daily number.

Whether or not you need fish oil pills depends largely on your diet. If fish is a staple, you're likely covered. If not, supplements can...

What to serve alongside Dungeness crab legs — grilled asparagus, lemon herb potatoes, and the bread worth making for the butter.

Molly Ekstrom, first mate on the F/V Sherrie Marie, on what commercial fishing actually looks like — the scientific programs crews take part in, and...

Most American children eat far less seafood than the Dietary Guidelines advise. What a National Academies report backed by the FDA found, and the two...

Brazil nuts are exceptionally rich in selenium, an essential mineral also found in seafood. Learn why selenium matters, how much one Brazil nut can provide,...

Registered dietitian Ashley Besecker on histamine intolerance — what histamines are, which foods carry them, and what handling and freezing have to do with seafood.

How much omega-3 a serving of king salmon actually delivers, how it compares with other species, and what those fats do for heart and brain...

Dungeness crab is leaner than it tastes. Its protein, vitamin and mineral profile, where the omega-3s land, and why mercury levels stay low.

The key differences between King Salmon and Atlantic Salmon — habitats, physical characteristics, culinary qualities and nutritional profiles. You'll also understand how the two compare...

King salmon carries more fat, and more omega-3s, than any other Pacific salmon. Where it runs, why it matters to the ecosystem, and what that...

Dungeness and king crab differ in size, sweetness, texture and price. How the two compare, and which one suits the dish you have in mind.