Know how to buy the best fish for you.

But with the sheer amount of seafood options available, making a purchasing decision can be tricky.

Read on to learn about some of the healthiest fish to eat.

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What Makes Fish More or Less Healthy?

In fact, over90 percentof global fish stocks are either over-fished or even completely exhausted.

When looking to buy more sustainable wild-caught fish, be sure to inquire about the method of catch.

Sardines also make for a delicious tuna-like seafood salad for sandwiches, crackers, or as a salad topper.

Mackerel

Another common fish youll find in the canned foods aisle is mackerel.

High in omega-3s and vitamin D, salmon is versatile and has a mild flavor, Carli agrees.

Plus, canned salmon is an accessible option that still boasts fantastic flavor infish cakesor seafood salads.

Herring is high in omega-3s and vitamin B12, and is usually available pickled or smoked, Carli offers.

Cod

And finally we have cod, a white flakey fish.