Seafood is tasty and packed with nutrients. That’s why it’s often recommended as part of a healthy eating plan. A cornerstone of the widely revered Mediterranean diet, seafood has a number of benefits for the heart, brain, skin, immune system and more.
Seafood is a broad category — from fish to shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans, bivalves and everything swimming in between.
Although experts recommend varying the types of seafood you eat to get the most health benefits, some types of seafood are better for you and contain fewer contaminants than others. Which of these water-dwelling delicacies is best for your health?
We asked dietitians to share the healthiest types of seafood and which types to limit or avoid.
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