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fishermen pulling up a wild pacific cod on a boat in the ocean

Meet the Catch: Wild Alaska Cod

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

If you’re looking for a high-protein seafood option that’s clean, versatile, and easy to cook, wild Alaska cod is one of the best choices you...

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Microplastics in Seafood: What Consumers Should Actually Know

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, but what do they really mean for seafood and human health? Learn what science says, what is still unknown,...

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a tray of wild alaskan spot prawns

A Quick Guide to Handling Spot Prawns at Home

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Spot prawns are a premium, delicate shellfish that are frozen at sea to preserve quality. This quick guide explains why they arrive frozen together and...

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miso marinated black cod on a plate

Omega 3s and Brain Health: Why Wild Seafood Matters

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for brain health, mood, and cognitive function. Learn why wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest is one...

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Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Wild seafood provides key nutrients that support healthy testosterone levels, including omega 3s, zinc, vitamin D, and clean protein. Learn how to use it consistently.

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Why Wild Seafood Fits the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

The U.S. dietary guidelines lean toward whole foods, more protein and healthier fats. Where wild seafood fits, and what a practical weekly serving looks like.

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sockeye salmon and veggies on a tray

Protein Density vs Satisfaction on GLP-1: How to Choose Seafood When Every Bite Matters

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications shrink appetite and portions, narrowing the margin for nutritional error. This article explains why the highest protein option is not always the best...

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portions of king salmon on a scale

GLP-1 Nutrition Made Simple with Wild Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications have changed how much people eat, not what their bodies need. When appetite drops and portions shrink, every bite matters more. This article...

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fishermen hauling up a crab pot

Celebrate National Seafood Month with Premier Catch

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

October is National Seafood Month, a perfect time to choose wild, sustainable seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. At Premier Catch, every fillet is...

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Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Wild Pacific cod is having a moment, but at Premier Catch it’s always been our specialty. While trendy brands are just now dropping boxes of...

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Testosterone, Men’s Health & Seafood: What’s the Connection?

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

What the evidence actually supports about seafood and men’s hormone health — which nutrients testosterone production depends on, where seafood genuinely helps, and what no...

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Two women in coats and sunglasses aboard a boat

From Our Founders: Women, Wellness & Wild Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Our founders on why wild seafood earns its place in women’s health — the clean protein and omega-3s behind it, and how it shows up...

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Capsules, a dropper bottle and a mortar and pestle with fresh mint

Why Wild Seafood Beats Supplements for Women’s Health

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Supplements have their place, but whole seafood brings nutrients a capsule does not. Where wild fish fits into women's health, from hormone balance to heart...

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Why Alaska Is a Leader in Sustainable Fishing

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Alaska is the only U.S. state with a constitutional mandate for sustainable resource management — making it a global leader in responsible fishing. Learn how...

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crab pots on the deck of a fishing boat in alaska

Why Wild Seafood Is the Most Climate-Friendly Protein

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Wild-caught seafood — especially from Alaska — is the most climate-friendly complete protein available. Learn why wild Alaska seafood...

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How to Eat Seafood for Longevity: The Secret to a Healthier Life

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

Longevity isn’t just about food—it’s about lifestyle. Blue Zone communities emphasize fresh, whole foods, daily movement, and strong social connections. By prioritizing high-quality seafood, you’re...

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cans of premier catch albacore with one can of tuna displayed in a dish

Why Our Wild Canned Albacore Tuna Is a Clean, Safe Choice for You and Your Family

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Not all canned tuna is created equal. At Premier Catch, our wild albacore is troll-caught in the Pacific Northwest, hand-packed with just sea salt, and...

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Why Earth Month Matters to Seafood Lovers

Why Earth Month Matters to Seafood Lovers

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Earth Month is a good moment to look at where seafood actually comes from. What sustainability means for a wild fishery, and the choices behind...

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Pure, Wild, and Natural: Why Premier Catch Seafood Has No Additives

Pure, Wild, and Natural: Why Premier Catch Seafood Has No Additives

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Dyes, antibiotics, preservatives: a look at what routinely gets added to seafood between the boat and the freezer case, and why none of it goes...

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An albacore tuna swimming underwater

Is Tuna Fish Heart-Healthy?

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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...

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The Connection Between Seafood and Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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...

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Heart-Healthy Seafood: The Best Fish for a Healthy Heart

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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,...

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Resolving Inflammation with Seafood: The Science on “How” from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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...

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Torn paper strips printed with the words Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Loss, Depression and Confusion

Eating Seafood Helps Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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...

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How Much Protein Do We Need?

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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.

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Amber fish oil capsules spilling from a wooden spoon

Do I Need Fish Oil Pills? Understanding Omega-3s and Seafood

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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...

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A wooden bowl of shelled Brazil nuts

The Powerful Effects of Eating One Brazil Nut Each Day

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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,...

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Understanding Histamines and Wild Seafood

Ashley Besecker, RDN
By Ashley Besecker, RDN

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

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A pale blue flat lay of green capsules, ginger root and a lemon half

Winter Wellness: Immune-Boosting Pescatarian Meals

By Declan Chapin

Cold-weather cooking that leans on fish, vegetables and whole grains: what a pescatarian winter plate looks like, and the nutrients it brings to the table.

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Make Waves with Your 2024 Resolutions: 10 Simple Tips to Eat More Seafood This Year

Make Waves with Your 2024 Resolutions: 10 Simple Tips to Eat More Seafood This Year

By Declan Chapin

Cooking seafood can feel intimidating. Ten small, practical habits, from shopping smarter to keeping prep simple, that make it a regular part of dinner.

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