"Fish has been a favorite food of mine from a young age.
Cod is actually a decent choice when it comes to dieting.
The healthiest way to eat it is without all the batter and breading.
A 4 ounce serving of cod has about 90 calories, 20 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of fat.
In comparison, a 4 ounce serving of chicken breasts has about twice the calories and fat.
There is a study that looked at weight loss benefits of cod:
- Control Group: No seafood.
- Group 1: 150 g cod 3 times a week
- Group 2: 150 g cod 5 times a week
Here were the results...
A dose-response relationship between cod consumption and weight loss during an 8-week energy restriction diet is found and 5 × 150 g cod/week results in 1.7 kg greater weight loss in young overweight or obese adults than a isocaloric diet without seafood.
The group who ate the most cod, lost almost 4 MORE pounds over an 8-week period compared to the control group.
That is significant.
Almost 2 more pounds per month in weight loss.
It is hard to make conclusions based on this one study, but the low fat content means it could be a decent option to include in your diet.
What about mercury levels?
Cod is also lower in mercury compared to most fish (here's a link to FDA chart of mercury levels in fish).
P.S.
...but there is a study comparing lean fish to fatty fish consumption.
"Fatty fish consumption was significantly associated with increased waist circumference for both genders and increased HDL-cholesterol levels in men. Conclusion: The results suggest that fatty and lean fish consumption may influence MetS differently and that lean fish consumption in particular seems to be associated with beneficial changes in the MetS components."
Not a shocker.
Keep the fats down to limit body fat.
