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Do kids who eat fish automatically go to the head of the class? Scientists say it's too early to know, but you're not likely to go wrong with these salmon miniburgers. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/MCT) |
For a smart baby, eat more fish.
Although fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, in recent years the government has warned pregnant women to restrict their intake to avoid exposure to high levels of mercury.
But researchers at the Harvard School of Medicine have found a diet high in omega-3 may outweigh the risks posed by environmental pollution.
Pregnant women who ate more than the recommended two servings of fish a week during their second trimester had preschool children who performed better on verbal, visual and motor skills tests than their peers.
Do kids who eat fish automatically go to the head of the class?
Scientists say it's too early to know for sure, but you're not likely to go wrong with these salmon miniburgers. Offering small portions is one way to help kids develop a taste for fish. The wasabi-spiked mayo gives enough punch to keep their parents interested. (Skip it for the kids burgers if they're not up for the heat.)
Tips: Farm-raised and wild salmon are considered a low mercury risk. Use either fillets or steaks. Just before mincing, run your fingers over the salmon to remove any small bones that may remain. For the buns, select whole-wheat dinner rolls, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Salmon miniburgers with wasabi mayonnaise
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh salmon, skin removed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 green onions, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
Freshly ground pepper
Although fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, in recent years the government has warned pregnant women to restrict their intake to avoid exposure to high levels of mercury.
But researchers at the Harvard School of Medicine have found a diet high in omega-3 may outweigh the risks posed by environmental pollution.
Pregnant women who ate more than the recommended two servings of fish a week during their second trimester had preschool children who performed better on verbal, visual and motor skills tests than their peers.
Do kids who eat fish automatically go to the head of the class?
Scientists say it's too early to know for sure, but you're not likely to go wrong with these salmon miniburgers. Offering small portions is one way to help kids develop a taste for fish. The wasabi-spiked mayo gives enough punch to keep their parents interested. (Skip it for the kids burgers if they're not up for the heat.)
Tips: Farm-raised and wild salmon are considered a low mercury risk. Use either fillets or steaks. Just before mincing, run your fingers over the salmon to remove any small bones that may remain. For the buns, select whole-wheat dinner rolls, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Salmon miniburgers with wasabi mayonnaise
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh salmon, skin removed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 green onions, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
Freshly ground pepper
