A lot of debate was raised a while ago when it was stated that consuming processed meats may cause cancer. Eyebrows were surely raised that day and many people started double-checking their grocery lists. For it is not every day that a bomb like that is dropped on the general public and its consequences are still being felt. Although before this fact was dropped, there are clear indicators that people are looking for a healthier lifestyle.
A key ingredient used in making the best sushi in Colorado here at Sakura Hibachi & Sushi is fish. Fish has been an integral part of mankind’s diet for thousands of years and, for this reason, we would like to bring you some information on the many benefits that eating fish has for a healthy diet.
Packed With Valuable Nutrients
Many are the benefits that a fish-rich diet provides its consumers for many are the vitamins and minerals that they provide. However, some fish are better than others, and the fatty types of fish are considered the healthiest. That’s because fatty fish are higher in fat-based nutrients. This includes a fat-soluble vitamin D, a nutrient that most people are deficient in, especially during winter time when we get very little (healthy) sun exposure. Fatty fish is also much higher in Omega-3 fatty acids. We get a lot of Omega 6, but very little Omega 3 with our standard diet (and we need more of that and less of the Omega 6) so the ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 in our bodies is not proper. These fatty acids are crucial for your body and brain functions and are strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases like coronary diseases and bad cholesterol. Lately, researchers have found pieces of evidence that a lack of Omega 3 and Vitamin D can be linked to depression.
Omega 3 contains the valuable DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which supports brain and eye development and protection. Some studies suggest that Omega 3 intake can prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Good For The Brain and The Body
Fish (especially salmon) is generally considered to be among the best foods you can eat for a healthy heart and observational studies have shown that people that consume fish have lower risks of heart attacks. Studies have shown that people who eat fish every week have more grey matter in the centers of the brain that regulate emotion and memory. Vitamin D which around 40% of the US population is deficient of is found almost exclusively in fish.
The list can go on since the benefits of fish are many although our main goal is for our readers to improve their health through a more balanced diet.