How Fish Can Help Your Heart And Protect Your Brain!
Mukta Agrawal
To finish off the plethora of seafood dishes served in front of you every time seems like a huge feat every time, but is it the wise choice to have fishes of such extensive sort, in such quantity? We will learn about this in a detailed way, in this very article. Now, what is the need to emphasize this topic and make it into such a discussion? Because there have been some talks doing the round in the market that eating fish can actually be dangerous for one’s health, but we tend to differ. Although there is some truth to the story, but we would like to disclose the whole truth this time.
We are probably all aware of the term “good fat”, so to say it in short, this are the kinds of fat which are actually good for our health and does not contribute to the deterioration of the health. Anyway, fishes are actually packed with such good fats and thus are very useful for our healthy living. To add more to the story, fishes are low-calorie food with the high rate of the protein.
White flesh fishes are low-fat foods with a very good amount of protein in them when compared to any of the protein rich flesh available in the market. This is the very reason why most of the times, various health magazines would recommend fishes which have white meat, for those who would want to lose weight over a certain period of time or most of the diets would contain such fishes in their routine for people to follow them.
The bad fats which can actually harm us are low in fishes and evidently enough, it becomes the first preference of the health freaks, which adds more to the benefits of eating fishes. Plus the subtle taste of these fishes really makes a difference, other protein containing meat are very rich in taste and would require more ingredients to prepare them, but baked fishes are as good as any of the posh meats available in the big restaurants.
While, we are still discussing fats, here is the time to talk about Omega 3 fatty acids, which can truly make a difference. These are the good fats that we had mentioned earlier and they help with the heart ailments. So, Omega 3 fatty acids keep the heart and its function at check by regulating the blood clotting and moreover it helps with the contraction of the vessel, thus keeping heart ailments at bay. It is good because it also reduces the level of triglyceride level. It helps against lupus and some forms of cancer as well. The list goes on and to shorten it up we may say that consumption of fish oils and fishes will really, really help you in the long run. Fish oils, containing Omega 3 fatty acids, are known to help with people having migraine pains and those suffering from blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure and known to reduce chances of having a sudden death attack. Hypertension, eczema, psoriasis, memory dysfunctions and cognitive problems are almost non-existent in the lives of those who have fishes with high Omega 3 fatty acid in them.
For so long people have had a debate on how harmful the consumption of fishes can be, but denying all such ideas, it has been proven that pregnant women and kids should have at least 2-3 servings of food containing fish’s meat for their better health.
Now, the debate had emerged because it was known that the mercury content in the fish’s body was more which might in turn harm the health of these vulnerable human beings. But, to be honest, it is seen that in most fishes the content of selenium is more. Now, selenium helps in the reduction of mercuric toxicity, which thus makes it a safe thing. The fishes we actually consume daily, has a high content of selenium, making them a good thing to consume.
Shoot away the skin and hair problems simply by the consumption of fishes. The skin and hair actually require ample amount of protein, which we fail to provide our body with when and while we are on a diet. Now, this will most definitely affect our health and all the various components. So, it has already been established that by the consumption of fishes you are adding to the intake of Omega 3 fatty acids, which helps in reducing many such skin problems. Also because of the high protein content, and low-fat content, the fishes will provide more nutrition to your body than any other meat would.
The benefit of eating fish just grows by the minutes, because it has also been proven that it helps as an anti-depressant. Again, with the help of the Omega 3 fatty acids, of course, you can treat depression. People, who have had their good dose of fishes, have claimed that this fatty acid actually works better than any of the prescription drugs available in the market.
So, basically this flesh will not only help you cope with your depression, it will help with cancer, it will help towards the betterment of your skin and hair and health in the long run. But there are more and more that a fish’s flesh can do for you. It helps boost the development of one’s brain. EFA omega-3, mostly found in salmon and other such fishes, are a must have for children in their daily life, because it is great for the brain development. Many countries who thrive on the fish’s flesh have had seen great results with their children, that those who would not consider this flesh as their primary meat.
Fishes are not only easy to cook fleshes which tastes surprisingly amazing, but they have a lot more in store for your health. So, increase the amount of fish you would consume in your daily life and see the miracle happening in your life. Instead of paying heed to the words that are doing the rounds, make sure you know your fish before you eat it and get benefitted in the process. Different fishes are known for their various benefits, so know their work and be surprised.
