Eat Healthy, Eat Seafood
1-By now, almost everyone has heard of Omega-3 fatty acids, right? But what are they, and why would fatty acids be so good for us?
2-And The Answer Is: Omega3 fatty acids are essential fats that we need to stay healthy. But that we don’t produce. So, we have to get them from other sources. Omega3 speciffically DHA & EPA reduce our triglycerides, blood pressure, blood clotting and cholesterol. Wow that’s a lot!
3-They also lower our heart rate and reduce the chance of getting heart disease. In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids increase brain development in infants and memory in adults; some researchers now think that Omega-3 fatty acids may even help lower tissue inflammation and reduce arthritis.
4-Since our bodies cannot produce Omega-3 fatty acids, we must obtain it from other sources. Fish and shellfish ingest Omega-3 fatty acids from algae and phytoplankton, the main producers of Omega-3. While all fish contain DHA and EPA, fatty fish – salmon, sardines, pollock, halibut and flounder – are exceptionally high in Omega-3 fatty acids
5-Keeping a good ratio of HDL (good cholesterol) to LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides is essential to maintaining a healthy body. When your L.D.L cholesterol levels are a bit too high you are much more susecptible to heart disease, heat attacks, and even a stroke.
6-HDL (the good cholesterol) prevents LDL (the bad stuff) from becoming harmful in your body. Most seafood products are low in LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides and high in HDL (the good cholesterol). Eating seafood in place of meats or other products with saturated fats lowers your LDL and triglyceride cholesterol levels. One old myth holds that shellfish are high in cholesterol, but this has been shown to be untrue.
7-Most shellfish are very low in cholesterol and fats, especially saturated fats and contain less cholesterol than poultry or red meat. Eating Seafood, especially fresh seafood, is a very good way to help your body maintain good cholesterol levels.
8-Heart Disease is the number one leading cause of death in the USA and also one of the leading causes of death across the world. So, it’s imperative that we all keep our heart healthy and running strong.
9-Eating Seafood is a good way to satisfy your hunger and obtain good nutrients that help strengthen your ticker. Numerous studies show the many benefits of eating Seafood especially for our hearts. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week and states that people with Coronary Heart Disease should eat 3 or more meals of fish per week. A recent American Medical Association study concluded that people who eat fish 1-2 times a week decrease their chance of coronary death by 36%.
10-Eating seafood is a great-tasting way to help improve your health. For more information on the benefits of eating seafood study at the American Heart Association/Study on Fish Consumption & Heart Disease. The Journal of the American Medical Association on Fish Intake & Human Health. Oregon Seafood in Hillsboro Oregon for Live Sea Water Tanks, to see the Dungeness Crab, Lobster and Shell fish. The kids love it.