DID YOU KNOW ? That Eating 2-3 servings (at least 8 ounces) of fish and shellfish each week, as recommended by the USDA, has been linked to the following possible benefits: 1. Lowers risk of heart disease and stroke. 2. Improves sleep quality and mental health – Reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety 3. Helps to improve memory and cognition – Can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease 4. Fights Autoimmune diseases Can improve skin, bone and joint health – Reducing tissue inflammation, all

Did you know shellfish is the #1 food allergy in adults and the most common adult-onset allergy? The average age of onset is just 13 years old! 🦞 Shellfish allergy can be life-threatening, and it’s NOT the same as a finfish allergy. If you’re diagnosed, always carry your epinephrine! In this episode, Dr. Ruchi Gupta talks with Dr. Carla M. Davis, MD, Chair of Pediatrics & Child Health at Howard University College of Medicine and nationally recognized expert in food allergy and immunology. @howa