10 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Fish

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Fish Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet. This is because it is loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D. It is also the world’s best of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Here Are Reasons You Should Consume Fish More; Click next page below to continue reading; 1-It Contains Nutrients That Most People Don’t Get Enough of Generally speaking, all types of fish are good for you, because they are high in many nutrients that most people are not getting enough of. However, some are better than others, and the fatty ones are considered the healthiest. This is because fatty fish (like salmon, trout, sardines, tuna and mackerel) are higher in fat-based nutrients, which includes the fat-soluble vitamin D, a nutrient that most people are deficient in. It functions like a steroid hormone in the body. Fatty fish are also much higher in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are crucial for your body and brain to function optimally, and are strongly linked to reduced risk of many diseases. Click next page below to continue reading; 2-It Is a Good Dietary of Vitamin D Like the Omega-3 acid, vitamin D is another major nutrient this amazing food contains. Fish and its products are the best dietary sources of vitamin D, by far and vitamin D, is essential for healthy teeth and bones. Fatty ones like salmon and herring contain the highest amounts. Some fish oils, such as cod liver oil, are also very high in vitamin D, providing more than 200% of the recommended intake in a single tablespoon. Click next page below to continue reading; 3-It Increases Grey Matter in the Brain and Protects the Brain from Age-Deterioration Brain deterioration is one of the consequences of ageing. Fish consumption is linked to reduced decline in brain function in old age. People who also eat more of it have more grey matter in the brain centers that control memory and emotion. Grey matter is the major functional tissue in your brain, containing the neurons that process information, store memories and make you human. Click next page below to continue reading; 4-Reduces Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes Fish is generally considered to be among the best foods you can eat for a healthy heart. Observational studies have shown that people who eat it regularly seem to have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes and death from heart disease. Thus, experts recommends eating fish, at least one serving per week as it has been linked to reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes, two of the world’s biggest killers. Click next page below to continue reading; 5-Help Prevent Asthma in Children Asthma is a common disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation in the airways. Studies show that regular fish consumption is linked to a 24% lower risk of asthma in children,although, no significant effect has been found in adults. Click next page below to continue reading; 6-It Contains Crucial Nutrients Crucial For Development Fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for growth and development. The omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is especially important, because it accumulates in the developing brain and eye. Thus, it is recommended that expecting and nursing mothers make sure to eat enough omega-3s. However, some fish is high in mercury, which ironically is linked to brain developmental problems. For this reason, pregnant women should ones that are low in the food chain (e.g. salmon, sardines, trout, etc.) Pregnant women should also avoid raw and uncooked fish (including sushi), because it may contain microorganisms that can harm the fetus. Click next page below to continue reading; 7-Help Prevent And Treat Depression Depression is a serious and incredibly common mental disorder, which is characterized by low mood, sadness, decreased energy and loss of interest in life and activities. The Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish can be beneficial against depression, both on their own and when taken with antidepressant medications. What this simply means is that fish can literally make you a happier person and improve your quality of life. Omega-3 fatty acids which it contains may also help with other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder. Click next page below to continue reading; 8-Good for the Eyes People who eat more fish have lower risk of developing macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness. 9-Improve Sleep Quality There is preliminary evidence that eating fatty fish like salmon may lead to improved sleep. Click next page below to continue reading; 10-Reduces Risk of Autoimmune Diseases, Including Type 1 Diabetes Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissues. A key example is type 1 diabetes, which involves the immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Several studies have found that omega-3 or fish oil consumption is linked to reduced risk of type 1 diabetes in children, as well as a form of autoimmune diabetes in adults.

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