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Why You Should Eat Fish Even If You Don't Like It

Why You Should Eat Fish Even If You Don't Like It

Many adults don't like fish much and don't eat it. Omega-3 benefits are real and substantial — and most easily obtained from oily fish. Learning to enjoy 2-3 specific fish dishes is worth the effort.

How to start liking fish

Start with mild fish (cod, hake) before strong-flavoured (mackerel, sardines). Quality matters — fresh good fish is better than poor quality. Specific preparations (fish pies, fish curries) hide stronger flavours. Sushi-grade salmon for those who like raw.

Where alternatives work

Algae-based omega-3 supplements for committed non-fish-eaters. Less effective than whole fish but still provides EPA and DHA. Flax seeds and walnuts provide ALA but body converts poorly to EPA/DHA.

Most adults can find 2-3 fish preparations they actually enjoy with experimentation. Worth the effort for omega-3 benefits.