Eating Sea Food -Why it’s BeneFISHial For Your Health!
Love it or hate it, sea food is good for you. With high proteins and low fats, fish provides a wide range of health benefits. For example, white-fleshed fish such as halibut or mullet, are lower in fat that any other animal protein source.
Then, there are oily fish varieties such as mackerel and anchovy that are high in omega-3 fatty acids a.k.a “good fats”.
Therefore, as you can see, fish and other types of seafood are rich in essential nutrients that your body needs. So, the next time you’re at one of those fancy seaside beach restaurants or even just at home, make sure to pick out a dish that includes this amazing source of nutrients.
Make sure to include seafood even while you’re on holiday. Read up on travel sites such as the Sandy Beach Trips about the different types of seafood cuisines available in the particular destination you’re travelling to.
Seafood May Lower Your Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
It’s quite a known fact that strokes and heart attacks are 2 of the most common causes of premature death in the world. But did you know that fish is widely considered to be one of the best foods for a healthy heart.
In a study carried out in the US, it was discovered that 40,000 male health professionals who regularly consumed fish one or more servings of fish per week, were at a 15% lower risk of heart disease.
The researchers of this study also found out that the fatty kinds of fish provided, even more, benefits for heart health due to the high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids they contained.
Fish May Increase Grey Matter in the Brain and Protect it From Age-Related Deterioration
Think smart, eat fish and stay smart! As a result of many observational studies, it was discovered that those who eat more fish showed slower rates of cognitive decline.
One of the effects of ageing is the deterioration of brain function which is said to be related to the grey matter in the brain.
Studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have more grey matter in the centre of their brains than in comparison to those who don’t.
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Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+