Why Eating Fish is Good For You

The benefits of eating fish

WHY IS EATING FISH HEALTHY?

Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or the ‘good’ fats. Since the human body can’t make significant amounts of these essential nutrients, fish are an important part of the diet. Also, fish are low in the ‘bad’ fats commonly found in red meat, called omega-6 fatty acids.

WHY ARE OMEGA-3S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

A growing body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids provide a number of health benefits. They:

  • help maintain cardiovascular health by playing a role in the regulation of blood clotting and vessel constriction;
  • are important for prenatal and postnatal neurological development;
  • may reduce tissue inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis;
  • may play a beneficial role in cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), reducing depression and halting mental decline in older people.

 

Posted in

Leave a Comment





This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter chock full of exercise and healthy lifestyle tips, recipes and motivation.

Please enter your name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.

Boost your energy and strength with a 30-day jumpstart

Join us for 30 days towards a healthier you!

LEARN MORE