Healthy seafood

All around the world, fresh seafood has been highly regarded for its health benefits. Fish and fish products are a source of many essential nutrients (protein, fat). There are many positive factors that should encourage increased consumption of seafood: it is both good-tasting and healthy food. Fish products are practically made-to-order for modern recommendations on a nutritious diet. The reason for this is that fish products are rich in protein and nutrients. Seafood’s are generally low in fat and the fat that it contains is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which has been shown to have positive health effects and suggested to protect against cardiovascular disease. Active research is ongoing in Europe and USA with clinical trials regarding the variety of effects on health such as: Cancer, Arthritis, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and even developing of the brain in unborn children. In general nutritionist recommend that one serving of fish two or three times per week is the optimal for the population in general. Research has shown that the benefits of eating fresh fish well outweigh the risk of environmental contaminants like heavy metals (e.g. mercury and arsenic) and persistent organic pollutants which are well known to occur in seafood.

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