Yes, eating omega-3-rich fish is a great way to reduce your risk of stroke. But not if you order the Friday fish fry!

In fact, eating fried fish actually raises your risk of stroke. So ask the kitchen for broiled or baked -- and no butter. You'll be glad you did, for these two reasons.

Tipping the Scales
One, fried foods are typically high in trans fats. The other reason to steer clear of the fryer? Fried fish can skew the balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fats in your diet -- and that's not good. Read why the right omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is so important to your health.

Fish Favorites
For high-omega-3, low-mercury fish, choose baked or broiled salmon, trout, or pollock, or try herring or sardines. Read this tip to learn which fish you should steer clear of.

Recipe Corner
Fish doesn't get much healthier -- or tastier -- than this: Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon. And when you're craving beer-battered fish, try this healthier version of the Baja fish taco.