Regal Springs, The Healthy Choice

High Protein and Low Fat

Tilapia is an excellent choice as part of a healthy, balanced diet. People enjoy the mild flavor and “no-fishy” taste, which makes it great for families. Tilapia provides a high quality protein since it’s low in calories, total fat, saturated fat and carbohydrates.

Omega-3

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy kind of fat, tilapia is found to help protect the heart, the brain and the joints. Some studies also suggest that it can help prevent mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Nutrional Value

The health advantages of eating tilapia and other seafood are documented by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the American Heart Association, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. All these organizations recommend fish for at least two meals a week (unless it's deep-fried).

Mercury

Unlike fish raised in the wild, such as salmon. shark, swordfish, and tuna, tilapia is raised on pure, clean reservoirs and are fed a controlled diet, and therefore the mercury levels are extremely low. Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency warn young children, women who might become pregnant and those who are pregnant, to avoid eating fish that is high in mercury.

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