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Is cod fish good for you?

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Keep your brain and your heart healthy by consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish such as salmon and cod. ... While both salmon and cod are healthy protein sources, salmon is a better option overall, even though it contains more calories, because it also contains higher levels of many essential nutrients. read more

The same size serving of cod will provide you with 15 percent of the daily value for vitamin B-12, 10 percent of the DV for niacin and vitamin B-6, 6 percent of the DV for thiamine, 4 percent of the DV for riboflavin and 2 percent of the DV for folate. read more

The cod you buy may come from the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific Ocean. Both types are similar enough that one can replace the other, but Pacific cod provide larger, thicker fillets. Cod is a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and is especially rich in lean protein and vitamin B-12. read more

Get to know a fishmonger (person who sells the fish) at the store, so you can have a trusted source from whom you can purchase your fish. Fresh whole cod should be displayed buried in ice, while fillets should be placed on top of the ice. The flesh of the cod fillets should gleam and have minimal gaping. Smell is a good indicator of freshness. read more

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