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The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish each week, or about 7 ounces per week, to help reduce your risk for heart disease.<\/p>\n
Protein
\nTilapia is a high-quality, complete protein and contains all the essential amino acids your body requires from your diet to help build proteins. One 3.5-ounce portion of tilapia cooked using dry heat contains about 26 grams of protein.<\/p>\n
Omega-3s
\nTilapia is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for growth and development in children and brain function.<\/p>\n
Weight Control
\nEating tilapia on a regular basis may help you control your body weight. Tilapia is naturally low in fat, and only contains about 128 calories in each 3.5-ounce portion.<\/p>\n
Fish in Foil Recipe
\nNutrition Facts: Total Calories: 199
\nProtein: 30grams
\nCarbs: 11grams
\nFat: 5grams<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\n4 oz tilapia (or any fish you\u2019d like)
\nAsparagus
\nLemons, slices
\nLemon juice
\nFish seasoning
\nPepper
\nNonstick spray (optional)<\/p>\n
Directions:
\n1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
\n2. Use one piece of foil per fish
\n3. Add lemon juice
\n4. Sprinkle fish seasoning on top
\n5. Add pepper, lemon slices
\n6. Add veggies on top
\n7. Fold into foil down from the top leaving air for steaming
\n8. Place each foil on a cookie sheet and bake for 14-15 mins<\/p>\n