Are Fried Fish Sandwiches Healthy?

Fried fish sandwiches have become a popular menu item at many fast food restaurants. During Lent, especially on Fridays, you’ll see special promotions for fried fish sandwiches on signs and in TV commercials. But are these battered and fried fish sandwiches actually a healthy option? I dug into the nutrition facts and asked some dietitians … Read more

What Does the Snakehead Fish Eat? A Guide to the Voracious Appetite of This Invasive Species

The “hideous” invasive snakeheads have been in the news again recently, this time because they were found in Louisiana and Missouri. My reaction to these stories is always, “here we go again. “If you know how these fish have spread in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they are still … Read more

does fish sauce contain shellfish

If you can’t eat one of the most popular types of seafood, it can limit the foods you can eat, especially when you’re trying new foods. Having a shellfish allergy can be such a bummer. It can be hard for people who are allergic to shellfish to eat Thai food, which is known for dishes … Read more