Fish and seafood are very healthy foods, full of minerals and proteins and omega3 fats
Fish and seafood are a very important part of the diet for good health packed with minerals, vitamins, proteins and healthy fats
Here are some fish and seafood and their health benefits
Tuna
- Fresh tuna is a good source of omega3 fats – good for brain and heart health
- good source of protein
- rich in vitamin E – for healthy skin
- very rich in the B vitamins, especially B12
- contains selenium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamins B12, B5, B6
Sardines
- One of the best sources of omega3 fat – protects against heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease
- good for brain health – improves cognitive function and improves depression
- rich in vitamin D – boosts the mood and good for bone health
- very high in vitamins and minerals
- helps lower ‘ bad ‘ blood cholesterol and high blood pressure
- great source of protein, Niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin E, potassium, selenium, magnesium, iron, zinc
Mackerel
- Excellent source of omega3 fats – good heart and brain health
- rich in vitamin E – good skin health
- anti-inflammatory – helps joint pain and arthritis
- eases the symptoms of Crohn’s disease
- helps to prevent strokes and heart disease
- rich in selenium, magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamins D and E
- contains some vitamin B6, B12, zinc
Salmon
- Excellent source of omega3 fats
- anticancer
- rich in vitamin B12 helps protect against heart disease and from a type of anemia
- protects against cardiovascular disease and stroke
- good for brain health
- insulin resistance
- may help protect against childhood asthma
- minimizes joint pain
- good for skin health – protects from eczema, soothes sunburn and dry eyes
- good source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, B12, vitamin E, C, folate, potassium, selenium, magnesium, zinc
Cod
- Low in fat and calories
- low in mercury – safe to eat regularly
- promotes heart health
- high in vitamin B12 – good for red blood cells ( blood health )
- high in protein
- good source of vitamins
- rich source of phosphorus, selenium – bone and teeth health
- contains some omega3 fats
- source of vitamin E, vitamin A, C, and B6, potassium
Haddock
- Low in fat
- high in protein
- good source of omega3 fats
- great source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium
- source of vitamin B5, B6, iron, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate
- good for heart and brain health and reduces the risk of stroke
- lowers the risk of Macular degeneration – leads to vision loss
- low mercury – safe to eat regularly
Mussels
- Source of B vitamins – good for nerve health
- contains iodine for thyroid health
- low in saturated fats and calories
- high in protein
- contains some omega3 fats
- good range of vitamins and minerals
- rich in iron and selenium
- source of vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron
Clams
- Low in fat
- high in protein
- rich in calcium – healthy bones and heart
- high in B vitamins
- very high in iron good for blood health, anemia
- good source of zinc – boosts the immune system
- source of vitamin B12, folate, potassium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium
Scallops
- High in vitamin B12 and magnesium protects the arteries and good bone health
- reduces the risk of osteoporosis
- low calories
- protects against colon cancer
- source of folate, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, calcium
Oysters
- Rich in zinc – boosts fertility, immune system, skin health, wound healing and a antioxidant for good detox
- contains ceramide – inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells
- rich in omega3 fats – good for brain and heart health
- rich in selenium – healthy immune system and easily absorbs iron for healthy blood
- contains compounds and minerals that protect against cancers
- high in iron – healthy blood
- good source of B vitamins
- source of protein, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, magnesium, calcium, iron
Lobster
- Low in fat
- excellent source of minerals
- high in calcium – helps prevent osteoporosis
- very rich in zinc – boosts the immune system
- high in pantothenic acid – a B vitamin essential for the conversion of food to energy
- source of protein, Niacin, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, vitamin E, selenium, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron
Crayfish
- Low sodium
- rich in vitamin E – excellent for skin health, heart, arterial health and cancers
- lowers cholesterol
- good antioxidant
- helps reduce arthritis pain
- source of protein, Niacin, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron
Crab
- Low fat
- high protein
- contains l-tyrosine – for brain power
- high selenium – protects from cancer
- high levels of folate – protects against birth defects and reduction in levels of blood homocysteine, which is a contributing factor in heart disease
- good range of B vitamins
- source of vitamin C, Niacin, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron
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