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HEALTH experts are encouraging locals to include more seafood in their diet after a recent study revealed 73 per cent of Australians were not eating the recommended amount.
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A study conducted by Tassal has revealed that 24 per cent of those surveyed were eating just one serve of fish per week, while more than one in ten did not eat fish at all.
The results have sparked concerns from Tamworth dietitian Chris Jarrett, who believes locals were among those not eating enough seafood.
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"It is certainly a problem I have encountered here in the New England," Mr Jarrett told the Leader.
"People often tell me when they go on holidays to the coast that they eat almost nothing but seafood, but don't seem to continue that when they get home.
"Seafood is a very versatile protein that is available in a variety of forms year round, so it really should be something that's eaten more often.
"It's certainly something that I recommend."
The Tassal study also revealed 64 per cent of those surveyed were eager to have a healthier diet.
"Seafood has a variety of benefits, particularly when part of a balanced diet with other proteins such as chicken, beef and lamb," Mr Jarrett said.
"It is very high in long-chain Omega 3, which a lot of the other proteins aren't too rich in.
"I think there is a bit of a misconception that seafood is more of an option during the warmer months of the year, but there are a lot of things you can do with it in the colder months as well.
"Things like curry, pasta and other dishes can be the perfect way to get your seafood in, but like all forms of foods fats, proteins, carbohydrates, everything is best consumed in moderation."