Whether it’s a tuna fish sandwich, a slab of salmon sizzling off the grill, or a crispy piece of haddock in your fish and chips, there’s one thing they all share in common. Fish is good for you.
Why is fish good for you? For starters, fish makes a great food choice for diets. While chock full of protein, vitamins (A, B, D and E) and minerals, it is also low on saturated fat.
One of the best known nutritional benefits of fish is omega-3 fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats (the “good” kind) are found predominantly in fatty fish which include salmon, tuna, herring, trout and sardines.
Omega-3 fatty acids are excellent for the heart, and the brain as well. The American Heart Association recommends that in order to reduce the risk of heart attack, people eat two servings (a serving is defined as 3. لعبة الاونو 5 ounces, about the size of a deck of cards) of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids a week. Benefits include lowering blood pressure, reducing blood cholesterol, decreasing the incidence of strokes, and reducing irregular heartbeats.
In addition, omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Research shows that people from countries that eat a lot of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids have reduced risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. سيرخيو أغويرو بنجامين أغويرو
Yet another benefit of omega-3s is that it aids brain function. In children it may improve learning, and in both children and adults omega-3s may elevate moods for those suffering from depression.
Fish is rich in high quality protein, essential for muscle growth and maintenance. Fish protein has less fat than protein derived from beef. A three ounce portion of 75 percent lean ground beef contains 15 grams of fat (and that fat is composed mainly of saturated fat, the “bad” fat) compared to four grams in the same size serving of salmon.
Fish contain many essential minerals, including zinc, iron, iodine and selenium.
Zinc is crucial for the proper functioning of the immune system, aids in cell growth and wound healing, and is also essential for our senses of smell and taste.
Every living cell needs iron to survive. Iron is a vital component of hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen throughout our body. Iron deficiency (anemia) is the most common nutritional deficiency in this country. A lack of iron wreaks havoc on the body, causing weakness, exhaustion, and inability to perform work. In infants it can delay normal activity and mental function. اربح فلوس مجانا
Iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones, the hormones that control the body’s metabolism. Fish is an excellent source of iodine.
Fish (cod in particular) is a rich source of selenium. Selenium’s antioxidant properties help prevent cell damage from free radicals. Most people do not get enough selenium in their diet, so eating fish can help remedy that lack.
With all these health benefits, fish should be an integral part of any diet. And the best part of all is that fish is not only healthy, but delicious!
