We live in a society today where it seems like everybody is sick and medications rule supreme over the battle for healthy lifestyles and functioning…I should have been a pharmacist …
We live in a society today where it seems like everybody is sick and medications rule supreme over the battle for healthy lifestyles and functioning…I should have been a pharmacist …
We love eating fresh and cool watermelon…especially during the summer months. The taste is great, the hydration is necessary, and the seed spitting contests are just down right out of …
So we all want to eat a little healthier and we all have our reasons…
We Want to Eat Healthier Because…
1) it makes us look better
2) it makes us feel …
Every summer the gyms die down (in comparison to winter) and the expectations on bodily appearance elevate. Summer comes and we expect to already be in great shape so we …
So we all want to eat a little healthier and we all have our reasons…
We Want to Eat Healthier Because…
1) it makes us look better
2) it makes us feel better
3) it makes us function better
4) it makes our brain stronger
No matter what the reason, an excellent source of healthy fats and lean protein can be found in a variety of different fish.
In fact, a recent study done by the American Journal of Epidemiology found that when young children and expectant mothers supplement their diets with a balance of fish, brain function improves and grows faster in children under the age of 3.
Who Needs to Eat Fish?
Anyone can benefit from additional fish intake, but younger children gain faster brain growth from the omega-3 fatty acids than those who aren’t supplemented.
Children who received 2 servings of fish per week showed an improvement in performance of cognitive abilities, vocabulary skills, and visual recognition.
Why Does it Matter?
These findings are significant because the younger we are, the faster we learn…and fish can play a critical role in establishing correct brain development.
Thinking, behavior, and other cognitive skills are a direct result of brain function, so the development of mental abilities at a young age play a large role in how we process and grow as adults.
What Types of Fish Should We Eat?
1) albacore tuna
2) smoked salmon
3) baked whitefish
4) canned sardines
Any type of fish can provide the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and lean proteins, but the above list of types of fish give us the best ratio.
Why Should We Eat More Fish?
Fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are extremely important components of the brain’s structure and make-up.
Eating more fish encourages brain funcitonality, development, and stamina as we grow from children into adults.
Should We Eat Fish Every Day?
There is a reason for the “2 servings a week” element. Some fish contain high levels of mercury, a poisonous chemical that if eaten in excess can have the opposite effect on the growth of the brain.
Eating too much fish will actually cause developing children to score lower in mental ability tests…so again, balance is everything in this case…so be careful.
What Are the Extended Benefits?
Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role early on during the brain’s developmental stages. However, they definitely affect our brain’s mental health in a positive light during the adult years.
A diet rich in fatty acids and lean proteins promotes muscle growth and mental processing skills during our development as children, teens, and adults.
Keep eating up on the fish and you’ll experience lower stress levels, leaner muscle, and a healthier life…I need your opinion…what are your ideas on supplementing your diet with fish?
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