Five healthiest fish to eat and deliver to your doorstep

gafencu The healthiest fish to order and deliver to your doorstep

Whether you’re concerned about which fish is the cleanest type to eat or just looking to add a healthier option to your diet, you can skip the narrow range of seafood and depressing small-tanks at the supermarket and opt for a fish that will offer ample protein and Omega-3 without the fear mercury levels and other contaminants. Here, we’ve listed the healthiest fish types to eat and where to order to get them delivered straight to your doorstep.

  1. Albacore (Longfin) Tuna
    Found in Washington, Oregon and California coasts, this fish type have significantly lower mercury levels and are high in protein and an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids.
  2. Wild caught Alaskan Salmon
    A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein and are packed with vitamins and minerals, they are said to contain very low levels of mercury and heavy metals in their meat. Also known as pacific salmon, it is better for the health than its antibiotic- and hormone-fed farmed counterparts.

  3. Rainbow Trout
    Unlike wild Salmons, trouts caught in the lake are said to be high in contaminants. Farmed rainbow trouts, on the other hand, have been billed as more sustainable and contains low mercury levels. They also provide a higher amount of Omega-3 fatty acids.
  4. Arctic Char
    These cold-water fish, native to alpine lakes and arctic and subarctic coastal waters are found to have the least mercury level, alongside Salmon and Sardines and are similarly rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, though its flavor profile is milder which is appealing to many.
  5. Barramundi (Asian sea bass)
    A fish type that is native to Australia and Indo-pacific, it is packed with high levels of healthy fats, other nutrients, a meaty texture and a mild flavorful profile. It is usually raised in farms without any hormones, antibiotics or chemicals which is a healthier and sustainable choice for consuming fish.

 

Where to order: 

Seafood Society

Website: seafoodsociety.com

Contact: +852 2563 0001

Aussie Meat 

Website: aussiemeat.hk

Contact: +852 8191 3100

South Stream Market

Website: southstreammarket.com

Contact: +852 2563 0001

​Pacific Gourmet

Website: pacificgourmet.com.hk

Contact: +852 2898 0221