If you’re not already eating seafood regularly, you could be missing out on a wealth of nutritional benefits. The nutrients found in fresh fish are not only advantageous to your wellness, but they’re also essential for many of your body’s functions.

For starters, fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, a critical nutrient responsible for reducing inflammation, regulating blood clotting and genetic functioning, and relaxing artery walls. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the body can produce many of the fats it needs from raw materials. However, that doesn’t pertain to omega-3 fatty acids, which you must obtain from a direct source.

These essential nutrients are found in only a handful of natural food sources. Besides the many different types of seafood available to pick from, your choices are limited to flaxseed, nuts, vegetable oil, and leafy green vegetables.

In addition to providing omega-3s, seafood is also rich in protein, yet surprisingly low in calories. Many types of fish have fewer calories than chicken or turkey breast, yet they still pack the powerful protein punch your body needs to perform a number of tasks.

Finally, fish delivers even more nutrients than just omega-3s and protein. Most seafood, including shellfish, mackerel, and crab, is an excellent source of vitamin B12, as well as a powerful antioxidant known as selenium. Vitamin D and potassium are also present in many varieties of fish — eating salmon is one way to get a little bit of both!

You don’t even have to cook to enjoy the amazing health benefits found in fresh fish! If you’re a visitor or resident of New York City, make your way to the area’s leading seafood restaurant, Lolo’s Seafood Shack. With surf and turf options available, there’s something healthy on the menu for everyone. Call (646) 649-3356 to make a reservation, or view their menu and place an order online.