Originally published August 17 2005
Eating fish provides numerous health benefits
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Research has shown the eating even a small amount of fish, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, can improve your health.
Overall, compared to most meats and poultry, fish is much lower in total fat and saturated fat, is a source of very high-quality protein, supplies lots of vitamins and minerals and contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
* Reduced risk of heart attack:In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, it was proposed that as little as one serving per week of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids could reduce the risk of cardiac arrest by 50 percent.
As part of a low-fat diet, however, fish (whether eaten once or several times a week) can lead to lower levels of blood cholesterol, which are linked to lower incidence of heart disease.
DHA is critical to normal eye and vision development.
Along with another fatty acid called linoleic acid, it accounts for more than a third of the fatty acids in the brain and the retina of the eye.
Most of the accumulation of DHA occurs during the last trimester of fetal development, which is why premature babies are at higher risk for irreversible nerve and visual damage.
Thus, pregnant women are encouraged to eat fish at one or two meals per week.
* Weight control:Fish is low in fat and calories and, if cooked properly, is a perfect, nutrient-dense food to include in a weight control diet.
For this effect, you need to eat fish at several meals per week.
Some researchers believe, however, that if you regularly eat smaller amounts of fish over many years, you may be able to avoid rheumatoid arthritis.
For more information on arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation Website.
Population studies show that the incidence of and death rates from breast cancer are lowest in those countries where women eat the most fish.
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