Yes, they are healthy.

Most people know that fish is good for you, but what about other sea foods? Scallops, besides their wonderful taste, also contain a variety of nutrients that can strengthen your cardiovascular health and provide protection against colon cancer.

• Protection against fatal heart arrhythmia

• Help prevent and control high blood pressure

• Protection against stroke

• Eating fish daily provides substantially more protection against heart attack

• Fish, fruit and vegetables protect against deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism

• Protection against cancer

• Omega-3 rich fish protect against colorectal cancer, improves mood and reduces depression

• Fish and whole grains are highly protective against childhood asthma

• Protection against Alzheimer's and age related cognitive decline