Fishy Goodness!

This weekend I am up in Maine visiting a few of my close friends, one of whom is a superb traditional style chef. Spring and summer up here means fresh, wild fish from right off the coast, which I am so excited about! This weekend we are going to visit a fisherman down the road to purchase some local fish, who sells fresh fish out of the back of his truck everyday! In my opinion, wild harvested fish are the most nutritionally saturated and stable of fish. Farm raised fish, such as salmon from farms in Canada, are hybridized and unnatural species. I think it is important to consume animals as close to their natural species as possible. Not to mention, it is excellent being able to purchase fish from a local source, rather than fish from the health food store that has been shipped across the U.S. or overseas.

Wild fish are a great source for omega-3 essential fats – Particularly DHA and EPA, the fats that our brain thrive on, use to stabilize and increase function for that matter. Wild fish are full of protein, vitamin A & C, calcium, and iron. The nutritional properties of fish help in protection from all sorts of degenerative diseases, help to treat inflammation, autoimmune disorders, high blood pressure, and arthritis. Not to mention, pretty much all fish are totally delicious! NICE!

Below is a video of my friend Franky, “Chef Franky G”, sharing a simple and delicious crusted wild salmon recipe! Wild salmon are one of my favorite types of fish, and foods in general! Find Franky on youtube for more wonderful video recipes which he posts almost daily, or on his website www.frankgiglio.com