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Although shellfish is not for everyone sea foods are common. Shellfish is taboo for some or allergy causing and deadly for others. The term sea foods cover all foods from the sea, from fish to shellfish to seaweed. It has been recommended that fish is healthier than red meats generally. Fish is more easily digested while providing high levels of protein. Fish in cold current waters have more essential fatty acids. When it comes to essential fatty acids; fish deliver polished wooden furniture to our bodies, with plant sources delivering unpolished wooden furniture to us. Essential fatty acids from plants include sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, their oils, safflower oil, nuts and leafy vegetables. It is from fish and shellfish that we derive types of fatty acids that are more easily used by the body and brain. Beware of the fishy smell as this signifies it is not fresh and has rancid essential fatty acids. Continue reading