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The Fish Advantage
by Brent Symmonds
http://www.fishhh.com
While people have been relishing delicious sea food for
centuries, it is only in the recent past that studies have
brought out the benefits of eating fish. Demand for fish has
surged as they are highly nutritive and inexpensive. Fish
can be cooked to suit different tastes that will satisfy the
most demanding person on earth.
Fish is lower in calories than the same portion size of
beef, and it's very high in protein. Those practicing
healthy eating are working toward reducing their calories
and maintaining nutritional values. Fish is considered a
perfect food with its high protein, and low calorie ratio.
Few foods can make that claim. Remember not to slather
tartar sauce or other high calorie and fat condiments onto
your fish. Instead, use herbs and healthy marinades.
Fish is also rich in other nutritional requirements such as
potassium, B-complex vitamins, selenium, iron, and many
other trace minerals required by the body. Some varieties of
fatty fish are rich in vitamin A and D. Since fish is low on
sodium, it is advised as a healthy diet. Many doctors and
nutritionist advise people to include a lot of fish in their
diet owing to their nutritional value. To err on the safe
side, do not consume the breaded, over- processed fish
sticks that you see in the markets.
With all these benefits, you may be wondering if fish is
high in cholesterol, as many other types of meat are. Most
fish are relatively low in cholesterol and saturated fats,
which makes it much healthier than beef. Some studies have
recently shown that certain types of fish can actually help
to lower cholesterol.
Omega-3 fatty acids are known as the good fats, which are a
necessary component in achieving optimum health. Some
people take supplements such as flax seed oil. A much
easier and more pleasant way to ingest these fatty acids is
by eating salmon and trout, which are particularly high in
omega-3. It's easy to just add a few more fish meals to
your weekly diet.
Omega-3 has been seen to help the body recuperate from
various illnesses and to maintain health. Omega-3 helps in
avoiding and curing you from high blood pressure, high
cholesterol levels, hardening of the arteries, arthritis,
and even hair loss. Many researches on Omega-3 have
established their beneficial features which should propel
you into including fish in your daily diet for healthy
living.
Fish is inexpensive and is a great source of nutrition, at
an affordable cost compared to the high cost you will pay
for the supplements. Some fish like the salmon and halibut
are a bit costly but most fish varieties come at an
affordable cost. Fish can be prepared very deliciously
which will be enjoyed by everyone in the family including
the younger ones.
Fish is definitely a positive choice to make in your menu
plans, especially if you're looking for ways to eat
healthier foods. One thing to remember though, avoid butter
and cream sauces that will increase the calorie count. Fish
is easy to fix and your whole family will welcome the fish
meals you start serving them.
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