Tips 6 : Do You Eat Fish?

Do you eat fish? Do you know that fish is a great addition to the diet. Itt is packed with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that the body needs in order to stay healthy. Here are just a few of the benefits fish has to offer, and how you can receive the most nutrients from the fish you prepare.

Fish has been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in both men and women, especially those with diabetes. Eating fish has also been proven to reduce the risk of strokes for both men and women, since it aids in heart health, and is a food that helps to cleanse the blood so that blood can be transported to and from the heart easier.

Fish and fish oil can help to boost the immune system, and fish provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for bone and skin health, as well as cell reproduction. Fish that contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, tuna, whiting, and trout, and fish oil supplements can be taken if fish is not consumed at least twice a week.

Not only does eating fish convey those benefits, but eating fish or taking fish oil supplements on a regular basis could help to improve or preserve your vision. Fish contains docosahexaeonic acid (DHA) which is produced in the eye near the light-sensing nerve cells. Since fish provides an extra ’serving’ of DHA, people are less likely to experience the muscular degeneration in the eye area that comes with aging.

As with all foods, the way that fish is prepared could lessen or enhance its health benefits. For instance, preparing fish without a tremendous amount of sodium will help to preserve it omega-3 content, and not overcooking fish will ensure that you receive the full nutritional benefits. So the next time you go to bite into a piece of filet, know that in every way it does a body good!