Various studies and researchers have reported that the best source of good fats, vitamins and minerals to promote good health can be found in different sea foods.
Fish is a highly nutritious food and an excellent source of protein with fewer calories than many other meat sources. It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which have been proven to be good for your heart.
Fish is your hearts best friend.
Fish is an exceptionally low fat food. What’s more is that the fat contained in fish and fish oils are high in omega 3 fatty acids. These are polyunsaturated fatty acids know to protect the body against heart disease. These ‘good fats’ also aid in lowering cholesterol, decreasing blood clotting factors, increasing beneficial relaxation in larger arteries and blood vessels, and decreasing the inflammatory process in blood vessels.
One serving of fish two to three times a week can help keep arthritis away.
There have been clinical trials that have shown that one serving of fish two to three times a week can actually lessen arthritis symptoms by fighting inflammation, decreasing fatigue and reducing morning stiffness.
Some varieties of sea foods strengthen the immune system
Studies have shown that certain varieties of fish and shellfish have very high levels of antioxidant vitamin E, as well as vitamins C,D and A. These antioxidants boost the immune system and also lower the risk of heart disease by reducing the build up of plaque in coronary arteries.
The fatty acids in fish may help to alleviate the symptoms of depression
Omega 3 fatty acids can help to ease the signs of depression in patients. Studies showed that depressed patients who had a greater amount of sea foods in the diet, particularly fish, had reduced symptoms of anxiety, sadness and sleeping problems.
Shellfish may benefit healthy skin and eyes
Different varieties of shellfish are very rich in vitamins and minerals while having a low fat content. This can help to keep the skin healthy and promote good eyesight by aiding in the formation and production of red blood cells.
Children who eat oily fish may have a reduced risk of developing asthma.
Studies have shown that children who receive at least 300mg of fish oil a day had undergone noteworthy improvement of asthma symptoms.
Fish eaters may have a reduced risk of getting cancer
The omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are beleived to help reduce the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lungs, breast and prostate.
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