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10. Offers Protection for Your Grey Matter
Perhaps one of the most dire consequences of aging is that our brain function can deteriorate or even undergo neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Interestingly enough, studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have lower and slower rates of cognitive decline. Believe it or not, we jokingly call our brains grey matter, but grey matter is a major functional tissue within the brain. This grey matter is what stores memories, it contains neurons that process information and what makes you human. Studies show that those who eat fish actually have more grey matter in the center of their brains that regulate both memory and emotions.
11. Crucial for Your Baby’s Development
The omega-3s in fish are absolutely essential for the growth and development of your baby. Omega-3 fatty acids accumulate in the eyes and brain, which is why pregnant women and nursing mothers are encouraged to eat plenty of fish. Unfortunately, because fish are contaminated with mercury, pregnant women should only consume fish that are low on the food chain such as trout, salmon, and sardines. Low on the food chain means smaller fish as larger fish, such as tuna, grow to be quite old and consume other fish, meaning they have many years to accumulate toxins and mercury in their flesh. Pregnant women should also avoid sushi, as it can have worms and microorganisms that can harm the developing baby.
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12. Tastes Great and is Easy to Make
OK, so this isn’t technically a health benefit, but what good is a food if it’s expensive, hard to find, hard to cook, and tastes like pond scum? Even those who don’t really like fish can usually find some type of fish that appeals to them such as tuna, halibut, or salmon. Fish is sold in cans so you can add it to just about any salad or pasta meal quickly and easily. Always choose wild caught fish over farmed fish. Wild fish have considerably more omega-3s and are less likely to be polluted with antibiotics, fed GMO diets, and be more disease free than factory farmed fish. Wild fish might be a bit more expensive, but it is definitely worth the cost.
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