When it comes to making fish choices, can you recommend which ones represent the most nutritional value?

Healthy fish is rich in the fat soluble vitamin, omega-3 fatty acids. It represents the most nutritional value.

Which fishes contain high values of omega-3 fatty acid?

Fishes with high values of omega-3 fatty acid include: salmon, tuna, herring and trout, herring and others.

In the protein groups of meats, nuts, poultry, dried beans and seeds which foods represent natural sources of vitamin E?

Out the aforementioned food group, the foods with the highest natural sources of vitamin E include: seeds, almonds, hazelnuts and sunflowers.

Is it better to consume organ meats?

Actually, consumption of organ meats like liver, brain and intestines are usually high in cholesterol than other meats.

Is it true that egg whites chock full of cholesterol?

On the contrary, egg whites are free of cholesterol; while, it is the yolk of the egg that is high in cholesterol.

Can you offer any nutritional advice on buying packaged or processed meats?

Both delicatessen and luncheon meats are loaded with sodium. The list of meats is not limited to the following process meats: sausage, chicken, hot dogs, ham, and frankfurters. To avoid consuming excessive amounts of sodium, be sure to read the ‘Nutrition Facts’ and check the ingredients.

Not to mention, a salt-containing solution is added to fresh turkey, chicken and pork. Also, before you make a meat purchase, be sure to read the product label to check for terminologies, such as 'contains up to X % of XX’ or ‘self-basting’; since they are euphemisms for added sodium.