Keep your heart healthy with fish

• Posted by Nandini Devi March 9, 2015 - Filed in Health - #  #fish  #health benefits of fish  - 1,333 views

  Keep your heart healthy with fish

  

  Fishes are desirable for their rich meaty bones but apart from their taste, they also have many other health benefits to offer. Fishes like tuna, salmon and mackerel provide an omega-3 fatty acids that enhances your heart health. These fats also slow down the clogging of arteries and help to lower the blood pressure. The omega-3 fatty acids also make the blood less likely to clot and cause the stroke or heart attack. The omega-3 fatty acids are also the anti-inflammatory and thus reduce the inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Consuming fish on the regular basis not only regulates the blood sugar levels in the body, but also lowers visceral fat, thereby, lowering the risk of diabetes.

   

  In addition, fish is packed with the protein, zinc and selenium that keeps the skin fresh and glowing. It also reduces the fine lines and prevents ageing of your skin. Adding fish to the diet might also be beneficial to help to drop those extra pounds as it is low in calories and supplies no carbohydrates and very little fat. The protein found in the fish further suppresses your appetite and helps in weight loss.

   

  Consuming fish twice per week, that is 100 g per week, is considered safe and healthy. Always go for the fresh fish rather than the canned ones as they are always loaded with the unwanted salt and preservatives. The healthy ways to enjoy eating fish are grilling, simmering, steaming, stir-frying, broiling and pressure cooking. A low-fat grilled fish is always the healthiest option.