The Health Benefits of Eating Fish

BY:- Jamil Khaliq
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‘’Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly - one or two servings weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer’’

                

Fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.

Regular consumption of fish can reduce the risk of various diseases and disorders. Selected research findings indicate the following:

• Heart disease The British Heart Foundation says eating oily fish can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve your chances of survival following a heart attack. Fish does this by lowering levels of fats called triglycerides in the blood - raised levels are associated with heart disease. Fish oils also appear to help reduce blood clotting and abnormal heart rhythms after a heart attack.

• Asthma Children who eat fish may be less likely to develop asthma.

• Brain and eyes Fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids can contribute to the health of brain tissue and the retina (the light sensitive tissue lining the inner surface of the eye).

• Cancer The omega 3 fatty acids in fish may reduce the risk of many types of cancers by 30 to 50 per cent, especially of the oral cavity, esophagus, colon, breast, ovary and prostate.

• Cardiovascular disease Eating fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting 'good' cholesterol.

• Dementia Elderly people who eat fish or seafood at least once a week may have a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

• Depression People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression (depression is linked to low levels of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain).

• Diabetes Fish may help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

• Eyesight Breastfed babies of mothers who eat fish have better eyesight, perhaps due to the omega 3 fatty acids transmitted in breast milk.

• Inflammatory conditions Regular fish consumption may relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and autoimmune disease.

• Prematurity Eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of delivering a premature baby.

"Healthy ways to enjoy fish include baked, poached, grilled and steamed forms"