Health Tip: Dine on Seafood

Health Tip: Dine on Seafood

(HealthDay News) -- Many nutritionists suggest eating fish and seafood as part of a balanced, healthier diet.

The University of Michigan Health System offers this list of seafood's potential benefits:

• It's a good source of protein that's low in saturated fat and rich in iron.

• It's a good source of B vitamins, such as B-12.

• Most types encourage healthy growth of a fetus during pregnancy and development of children.

• It's an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.