Is cod one of the fish high in omega-3 fat?
No; cod has less than 1 gram of total fat in a modest serving – about 3 ounces, unless you add more fat in cooking. Cod is a lean white fish with a mild flavor and firm but flaky texture. It can be baked, broiled, microwaved or used in seafood stew or soup. It’s a healthful choice, with barely a trace of saturated fat. Simply eating any kind of fish twice a week has been linked with health benefits. Fish that are a source of the health-promoting omega-3 fats include salmon, Atlantic mackerel, seabass, rainbow trout, albacore tuna, herring and sardines. ### [563 words] *** The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is the cancer charity that fosters research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk, interprets the scientific literature and educates the public about the results. It has contributed more than $91 million for innovative research conducted at universities, hospitals and research centers across the country. AICR has publi
