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Did you know that most of us don't manage to eat the recommended two portions of fish a week? It's true! Closer spoke to dietician and mum Lucy Jones, who said that "introducing more fish into your diet can bring health benefits that many of us tend to overlook", like strong bones and muscles.
"As an experienced dietician and hard-working mum, I understand the importance of a balanced diet, and switching from meat to fish is a great place to start." This transition doesn't have to be hard - to prove it, we've teamed up with Princes, who are known for their simple, good food, to bring you six fish-friendly recipes that your family will love...
1. Tuna Jacket Potato with Chive and Lime Mayo
Tinned tuna is high in protein and low in saturated fat, so it makes for a great topping filler for a baked jacket potato. Mmm!
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2. Mackerel Piri Piri with Spicy Rice
"Tinned fish is a simple, fuss-free way to enjoy those much-needed nutrients, and there’s a variety of different types to choose from, including oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, a great source of Omega 3 or high in protein fish such as tuna," says Lucy. So opt for a fish and rice based meal that can be whipped up in under 15 minutes!
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3. Red Salmon Fishcakes
There's no doubt that your family will LOVE this meal. As well as being super tasty, it includes salmon - an oily fish - which is a great source of Omega 3!
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4. Mackerel Fillets in Tomato Sauce with Roast Potatoes and Veg
Take this simple twist on a traditional roast dinner and substitute meat for mackerel fillets. As well as instantly becoming a family favourite, this meal is nutritiously good for you, too.
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5. Crispy Tuna Burgers on Ciabatta
"By using fish in place of meat in traditional meals, you can help cut back on how much red meat your family eat, and thus help to reduce the intake of fat and saturated fat within their diet," says Lucy. For an easy transition, simply swap burger meat with tuna.
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6. Chilli Mackerel Fajitas
Pack a punch in the dinner department and score some extra mum points with this yummy Mexican meal.
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