Studies have shown that people who eat large amounts of seafood are more likely to live longer and have fewer problems with obesity, heart disease, and even dementia than people who don’t. If you need to see actual evidence of this to believe it, just look at Japan, a country where people eat fish in one form or another for almost every meal and where some of the oldest and healthiest people in the world reside. When choosing fish for your family, it’s always a good idea to select varieties that come from Alaskan waters. This is because Alaska’s marine habitats are some of the cleanest in the world, and fish harvested there tend to have lower levels of the dangerous toxins often found in fish from other regions.

So how do you bring the benefits of Alaska’s marine habitats into your home? The key to any balanced diet is variety, and eating Alaskan seafood provides a perfect opportunity to get just that. Fish harvested from Alaska’s marine habitats comes in many different shapes, sizes, and flavors, and the different varieties can be combined into a variety of meals in a variety of ways. Try a garlic shrimp pasta one day and crab cakes the next. Flaky Pollock tastes great when used in classic fish and chips recipes, and skewered scallops are delicious with vegetables cooked on the grill.

A great option for the heart is salmon. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent heart disease, this delicious spice nicely complements a number of different recipes and cooking styles. You can smoke it and eat it with cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers on a toasted bagel. You can also combine it with avocado or asparagus in a sushi roll. It’s also a delicious addition to a mixed salad. For a twist on the old-fashioned Southwestern flavor, add it to a burrito with sautéed peppers and garlic.

Whatever your specific dietary preferences, you’re sure to find an Alaskan seafood recipe you’ll enjoy.