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SweetErika
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Could you translate that first question into something we have a better shot at understanding?
Anyway "good for you" is very relative/subjective. Is fried fish still full of protein and healthier than, say, fried bread or dish that's loaded with fat, sodium and chemicals? Absolutely. Is it as good for you as baked, seared or steamed fish? No.
Some fish is much higher in Omegas than others. I would not suggest depending on fried fish to get your Omegas at all; instead, take a supplement such as flaxseed oil, enteric-coated fish oil, krill or high-Omega algae, and eat other foods that are higher in Omegas. I'm not sure what effect frying/high heat might have on breaking down Omegas, but I'd imagine that's something you could learn via Google.
Anyway "good for you" is very relative/subjective. Is fried fish still full of protein and healthier than, say, fried bread or dish that's loaded with fat, sodium and chemicals? Absolutely. Is it as good for you as baked, seared or steamed fish? No.
Some fish is much higher in Omegas than others. I would not suggest depending on fried fish to get your Omegas at all; instead, take a supplement such as flaxseed oil, enteric-coated fish oil, krill or high-Omega algae, and eat other foods that are higher in Omegas. I'm not sure what effect frying/high heat might have on breaking down Omegas, but I'd imagine that's something you could learn via Google.
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I agree that the omega 3's vary WIDELY from fish to fish... typically the fattier the fish, the higher the omegas. Unfortunately, unless you are eating fish and other sources of omegas (omega 6 essentially becomes 3 inside the body) for every meal, it's near-impossible to obtain a significant amount when it comes to clinically therapeutic levels needed for cardiovascular, soft-tissue, and brain support (as I assume that's why you're even asking the questions).
For therapeutic doses, you'll probably need a fish oil supplement so you can achieve upwards of 1200 mg of the actual fatty acids that come from omega 3 & 6 (DHA & EPA). Be careful when choosing, and make sure you check the label for the mg dosage PER PILL of DHA & EPA... Most will have an amount on the front such as Fish Oil 1200mg, but this only corresponds to the amount of OIL inside the pill and not the fatty acids you're looking for.
All that said, if you INSIST on obtaining your omegas from your diet, frying your food is obviously counterproductive for cardiovascular protection. If you still think this is the only way you'll get your omega's in, canola oil is the highest (I think) with regards to omega 3 & 6 content and also has a high enough smoke point for frying. There are also many oils now fortified with omegas to feed the public craze for them.
For therapeutic doses, you'll probably need a fish oil supplement so you can achieve upwards of 1200 mg of the actual fatty acids that come from omega 3 & 6 (DHA & EPA). Be careful when choosing, and make sure you check the label for the mg dosage PER PILL of DHA & EPA... Most will have an amount on the front such as Fish Oil 1200mg, but this only corresponds to the amount of OIL inside the pill and not the fatty acids you're looking for.
All that said, if you INSIST on obtaining your omegas from your diet, frying your food is obviously counterproductive for cardiovascular protection. If you still think this is the only way you'll get your omega's in, canola oil is the highest (I think) with regards to omega 3 & 6 content and also has a high enough smoke point for frying. There are also many oils now fortified with omegas to feed the public craze for them.
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Indeed!
I was so pumped to see someone else posted on a thread that wasn't even remotely sexual... only to find out that there's only 3 of us who aren't caught up "amongst all this sex"
Oh well. Back to the sex!
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If you're trying to eat healthy it's pretty much a universal truth that you avoid anything that's deep-fat-fried. The fat you are consuming is doing more damage than any of the good stuff that you may or may not be ingesting along with it.
If you must fry it, do like rainshine said above... just a touch of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan (non-stick pans require considerably less lubrication). The olive oil has some monounsaturated fatty acids that are good for you instead of the saturated nasties that you get in vegetable oil. Don't use extra virgin though, it might burn before your fish is cooked.
Back to the sex indeed...
If you must fry it, do like rainshine said above... just a touch of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan (non-stick pans require considerably less lubrication). The olive oil has some monounsaturated fatty acids that are good for you instead of the saturated nasties that you get in vegetable oil. Don't use extra virgin though, it might burn before your fish is cooked.
Back to the sex indeed...
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I never ever use oil when I cook fish.
I much prefer to bake my fish 'en papillote' with a little flavouring..... depending on the type of fish I might use lime and chilli, ginger and shallots, lemon and pepper, etc.
Oil is absorbed by fish, and makes it just a little too greasy for my taste.
Did someone say sex?
I much prefer to bake my fish 'en papillote' with a little flavouring..... depending on the type of fish I might use lime and chilli, ginger and shallots, lemon and pepper, etc.
Oil is absorbed by fish, and makes it just a little too greasy for my taste.
Did someone say sex?
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If you're cooking salmon on the grill place it in parchment paper. It seals in the juices so it doesn't dry out and won't overcook the fish. Place it with skin side down - no need to turn or flip. I season with only a little olive oil before placing on the grill.
If you're cooking salmon on the grill place it in parchment paper. It seals in the juices so it doesn't dry out and won't overcook the fish. Place it with skin side down - no need to turn or flip. I season with only a little olive oil before placing on the grill.
