When Not To Eat Fish

Fish-Rich Diet May Reduce Levels of Fat Hormone- According to scientist, A diet rich in fish may lower levels of the fat-regulating hormone leptin.

Eating fish, containing the omega-3 DHA, could help to prevent Alzheimers

Women with diabetes who eat more fish have healthier hearts

Fish-oil supplements may dramatically reduce the risk of sudden death

Help in lowering blood cholesterol levels

Reduces inflammation and joint pain

Eating a variety of fish helps to reduce your chances of stroke or heart attack

The oils in fish are important for unborn and breastfed babies

A great source of protein, vitamins and minerals - including vitamins A and D, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium.

Fish is an excellent low-fat food - Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found in all seafood, including shellfish, oysters and shrimp.

Why People Should Include More Fish in Their Diet

Buying Fish

Smell it!

Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you're standing at the ocean's edge. Any fishy or strong flavors means the fish is past its prime; do not buy it. I still have a vivid memory of shopping in a local supermarket, watching an elderly gentleman sniff each portion of raw fish offered to him by the butcher. The gentleman rejected almost every fish because it didn't smell fresh. You can be sure that the fish he chose was moist, delicate, and delicious.

Whole fish should look as they were just pulled from the water; bright eyes and firm flesh are signs of freshness.

Look at it!

Fresh fish should be stored in your refrigerator for only a day or two; it's very perishable. Any longer than that, and wrap the fish well in freezer paper and freeze it.

Freeze it!

CRAB

Shrimp

Mussels

2 Parts – Leg and Thigh

Dark Meat – How do they get dark?

Lots of Connective Tissue

Myoglobin

Dark Meat

Takes Longer to Cook

Contains more fat than White Meat

Is more flavourful than White Meat

White Meat

Healthiest Choice

3 Parts –

Lots of Connective Tissue

Upper WingLower WingWing Tip

Does turkey make you sleepy?

Several years ago the media released information concerning a compound in turkey breast that causes sleepiness. This compound is the amino acid tryptophan, which is an important building block of protein.

Is it dangerous to roast a turkey in a disposable aluminum pan?

The danger is in getting burned while removing a flimsy disposable aluminum pan full of hot turkey from a hot oven. Unless handled carefully, it could buckle under the weight of the turkey, sending everything smashing to the floor.

How do I build my turkey a tent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lluOFNgN4xE

Is stuffing the turkey the night before a good time saver?

No! It is a dangerous practice. Why? Harmful bacteria can multiply in the stuffing and cause food poisoning even when the stuffed bird is refrigerated. The cavity of the bird actually insulates the stuffing from the cold temperatures of the refrigerator and acts as an incubator for the harmful bacteria.

Definitely yes!

It is not a good idea to allow leftovers to set out for more than two hours.

Once turkey is safely cooked, does it matter how long you leave it out?

No, there is no danger as long as the turkey is cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF or higher. Check for doneness by inserting a food thermometer in the innermost thickest part of the thigh, the wing and the thickest part of the breast. The temperature should measure 165ºF or higher in each part of the turkey.

Is there danger in cooking a turkey at a very low oven temperature or above 325ºF?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guE6BpiBwCI