There are a lot of very good reasons to eat fish and seafood. Fish is a source of high quality protein, and is low in fat and cholesterol.
Fish and seafood are an excellent source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Magnesium and Omega 3 fatty acids. There is now a lot of evidence that people who regularly include fish in their diet have a lower risk of unwanted weight gain.
The Omega 3 fatty acids that Fish is rich off are a very important factor in the health benefits of a fish and seafood rich diet. Together with high quality vegetable oils health gains are impressive. So you better hit the tuna steak and reduce your intake of beef steak? Well not really as always its a matter of balance.
Omega 3 fatty acids are linked to a substantial decrease in the symptoms of inflammatory diseases like arthritis and colitis. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), they significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some forms of cancer. Better yet, rich Omega 3 foods like fish have been tightly linked to positive mood changes. So, fish can even be of therapeutic value in the treatment of a mild depression or the "winter blues"!
More good news, there is evidence of a lower risk of developing Alzheimer disease as well as a reduction in the probability of developing type 2 diabetic diseases. Of course there are still a lot of unanswered questions in this area, but Fish and Seafood are a major part of the Mediterranean Diet. People in the countries that are eating fish and using olive oil are known to have less cancer and heart problems than we have in America.
And the list goes on. It seems that Fish and seafood are very beneficial for pregnant women as well. The Omega 3 fatty acids seem to have a positive effect on fetal brain development and may reduce the risk of premature birth. There are positive effects on the growth and health of the fetus.
All of these very positive effects seem to be linked to the Omega 3 fatty acids, but there is now more and more information coming in about the importance of other nutrients in fish and other seafood. Proteins, vitamins and amino acids may all play a part in the health benefits of eating fish. It's a case of the sum is more than the total of the parts.
The benefits of eating fish and seafood are so obvious that the American Heart Association (AHA) has recommends that adults eat fish at least twice a week and if you have heart disease, the AHA recommends a diet that contains as many Omega 3 fatty acids as one "fatty fish" meal a day. So Fish is beneficial for the health of people with heart problems as well as it prevents getting those problems in the first place.
When you read all this it seems obvious. Eat more fish and seafood. We have a great selection of seafood recipes available on our website. Talking about great news for seafood lovers! And did you know that there are really zillions of ways to prepare a great seafood meal?
With so much positive news about fish, one doesn't get around the idea that there might be a catch. Well in a way there is. There are dangers in the form of heavy metals found in fish. An article about the dangers and some FDA guidelines on gaining and not losing your health can be found on our web.
Hans is author of seafood recipes at seafood recipes
whole house cleaning Highland Park ..Ionized minerals, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals . . . What... Read More
People want to get the very best they can when... Read More
You may have noticed an ever-expanding choice of oils at... Read More
Nails are a protective horn at the end of our... Read More
High Fructose Corn SyrupBefore we get to high fructose corn... Read More
Mineral nutritionSearching for mineral nutrition information is much easier today... Read More
According to the National Institute of Health, Magnesium is needed... Read More
I want to tell you about the most healthful and... Read More
When Helen Boardman was still a girlish 99, she fell... Read More
One of the biggest mistakes many new bodybuilders make is... Read More
You are what you eat is a simple, time tested... Read More
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin like A and E.... Read More
During a recent discussion with my father about low carb... Read More
Copyright ? 2004 priya shah Glutathione, the body's... Read More
Wow! Is it just me or? Wait! Let me start... Read More
Who suffers from Eating Disorders?Eating Disorder sufferers are male and... Read More
Most of us are "regular" people. We don't eat the... Read More
Okay, so you think you are doing pretty well with... Read More
Do you allow pleasure from food? Are your senses throughly... Read More
There are so many topics to discuss which affect our... Read More
This is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs.... Read More
"What exercises can I do to ?? As fitness professional... Read More
Instead of Butter: Use top quality, cold pressed, extra virgin... Read More
You must add some fresh cherries, which are now in... Read More
The proliferation of fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and vending... Read More
pet-friendly home cleaners Glenview ..Spring in New York City is a really magical time.... Read More
Olive oil is a healthy choice over other fats such... Read More
There are a number of common food mistakes that costs... Read More
Before we get to honey we have a question from... Read More
Protein is one of the basic building blocks of the... Read More
The body is a marvelous creation, a carbon, oxygen combustion... Read More
Fats (triacylglycerols) ...Some basic terminology ...fat or fatty acid ...In... Read More
Carbohydrates have gotten a lot of bad press in the... Read More
The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for thousands of... Read More
"To eat an apple before going to bed will make... Read More
In parts 1-4 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
Essential fatty acids are the number one recommendation for anyone... Read More
Increasing the fiber in your diet has been shown to:... Read More
Salt does Not Cause High Blood Pressure. Some things you... Read More
In a new study published by the American Heart Association,... Read More
DIETARY SOURCES OF GLUTATHIONE: Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant and... Read More
Last year I had a number of clients who started... Read More
You may have heard that essential fats are an important... Read More
The typical American diet already provides plenty of protein and... Read More
If you have high cholesterol, the American Heart Association's low-cholesterol,... Read More
If you are like most people, you are probably confused... Read More
I first learned of Milk Soy Protein Intolerance (MSPI) in... Read More
Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking around the world with... Read More
Remember the old adage, you are what you eat? The... Read More
They're not only good for you, but they taste good,... Read More
Nutrition |