GREAT NEWS! Not all fat is bad!!! WOO HOO!!! The body actually needs certain types of fat to function properly. The key is to make sure it’s the RIGHT type of fat! Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat that your body needs. They are called an essential fatty acid because your body does not make them. They must be ingested because the body requires them for good health and normal metabolism. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in every kind of fish, but are especially high in fatty fish. Some good choices are salmon, trout, sardines, herring, canned mackerel, canned light tuna, and oysters.
The reason why fish is such an important source of nutrition is that it both provides substances necessary for the human body and also reduces the risk of various diseases. Here are some of the benefits of adding fish to your diet:
- It contributes to energy production. There is considerable evidence that a diet rich in fish oil helps combat fatigue and increases mental and physical capacity. You know what they say...“fish is good for the brain."
- It protects against cardiovascular disease by reducing blood pressure and the cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood. A raised triglyceride level, especially together with high cholesterol, increases the risk of heart disease. Studies performed by the American Medical Association show that heart attack levels fell by one third in patients who ate fish on a regular basis.
- It prevents arthritis and reduces discomfort in swollen and sensitive joints.
- It has a positive effect on the brain and nervous system. It has been shown that fish oil reinforcement can reduce symptoms of depression and schizophrenia and prevent Alzheimer’s disease as well as reduce problems such as anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties.
- It has an anti-inflammatory (infection preventing) function. That means it can help with the following diseases and conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, diabetes, migraines, anorexia, burns and various skin conditions.
So adding fish to your diet is very important! Here are some delicious recipe ideas to help you!
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