Health Benefits Of Fresh Seafood Proven
Though it has been known for a long time that eating fresh seafood is good for you health, the exact reason why it is so has not been easy to figure out...until recently. Though fish (and other types of fresh seafood) are high in protein and low in fat, this is not the whole answer to the mystery of what makes them such a healthy dietary choice.
With the advent of new technologies, however, and the discovery of omega-3 fatty acids and their key role to various aspects of human health, the benefits of enjoying a diet rich in, for instance, lobster meat or other kinds of fresh seafood suddenly became far more tangible.
The almost magical activity by the omega-3s starts as early as on fetal stage of human development. Docosahexaenoic acid, commonly found in fish, crab and lobster meat, is an essential component for building brain and nerve fetal tissue as well as the retina. Consequently, research suggests that higher consumption of fresh seafood low in mercury by a pregnant woman is beneficial for infant cognition.
Research has shown that a diet high in omega-3 will confer health advantages prenatally which persist after birth. Children eating such a diet develop less asthma and fewer cases of airway inflammation. Since live lobster and king crab are excellent sources of omega-3, adults will enjoy getting their regular dose.
Consumption of fresh seafood was proven reduce prevalence of depression in new mothers as well as make them less prone to breast cancer. Omega 3s present in the diet also protect against a variety of cardiovascular diseases, prevent strokes, improve eye and brain functions. Finally, they can halt mental decline later in the life - thus saving the happy fresh seafood lovers manifold the costs of their hobby.
Fish contain multiple advisable substances. They are plentiful in Vitamin D, which offers strong anti-cancer and bone-building qualities. Salmon contain Astaxanthin, which is a powerful anti-oxidant that confers a host of documented health benefits. It also gives salmon their orange coloring.
Finally, utilizing natural ingredients found in widely available food items is in line with most modern medical trends and the prevalent notion that it is much more efficient to prevent diseases than to cure them. To sum up - eat and enjoy.
The appearance of new technologies and the discovery of omega-3 fatty acids and the vital role they play in human health have shown that the addition of fresh seafood to a diet brings substantial health benefits. Docosahexaenoic acid, commonly found in fish, crab and lobster meat, is an essential component for building brain and nerve fetal tissue as well as the retina. Health advantages such as resistance to asthma development, reduced incidence of airway inflammation; persist even after the birth. And when it comes to adults, enjoying great specialties like live lobster and king crab - are good reasons to include them in daily diet.
Published July 5th, 2007
Filed in Ecommerce
