Grilled fish, minced fish, fish fry, fish cutlets’¦we have gorged on these delicacies a number of times. But it is much more than fine dining ingredient. Eating fish is also your ticket to a healthy life.
Apart from being slurpy yummy, eating fish is also healthy for us. Fish is low in fat, high in protein, perfect for our waistline. Fish also is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, which is essential for our normal body functioning. If you have not already included fish in your diet, consider the reasons below, to do so now…
Fish for Healthy Heart
Health experts say that eating fish at least twice a week significantly reduce risks of acquiring heart disease. It stabilizes blood pressure, and prevents inflammation and clots in the body. So if you love eating non-vegetarian food, consider switching to just fish; that way your binging can actually be good for your heart!
Fish for Energy Production
Those of you who are into sports would know that fish is a recommended protein to produce energy in body. The fatty acids contained in fish are one of the best contributors to the energy production of your body. They increase your physical, as well as mental, capacity. You can even combat fatigue by eating fish at least twice a week. Eating fish is also good for the functioning of your eyes and brain nerves, which in turn improve concentration.
Fish for Healthy Nervous System
Doctors worldwide recommend consumption of fish regularly for healthy functioning of brain cells and nervous system. Eating fish regularly is also known to combat mental conditions like depression and schizophrenia. It has also shown positive results in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Fish for Skin and Hair
Unsaturated fats in fish provide essential fatty acids to our body, which act as a natural moisturiser for our skin, keeping it toned and supple. These fats also come packaged with a healthy dose of vitamin E that can immune your skin against daily wear and tear. If you are conscious of your skin and hair, you can also consume fish oil, which will supply your body with high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which is fabulous to keep your skin healthy and alive. Fish oil also increases hair growth and helps reduce wrinkles. So be healthy and feel young!
Fish for Leaner Body
The protein in fish is very easy to digest than beef, pork or chicken. Eating fish is often recommended by dieticians for those trying to lose weight, as fish contain all essential amino acids in the required balance. Fish is also rich in two very important minerals which can be challenging to get in sufficient quantities from other foods like iodine. Iodine is present in salt also, but most of the diet schedules recommend reducing salt intake, in that case fish is a good source to substitute the mineral. Fish will also provide you with protein, which is also known to help weight reduction.
Eating fish in any form is healthy, simply because of the amount of nutrients present in them. However, there are some accepted healthy ways of eating fish, including baked, poached, grilled and steamed.
Take your pick and binge sans guilt!
