Dear friends, the title says it all: we should all eat more fish, more often. I didn't use to love it much, but thanks to my mother's wisdom I learned it brings real benefits, to the brain and to the rest of the body too. Let's find out just how healthy this creature of the sea can be.
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Fish is good for the heart
My doctor advised me to eat three portions of 100 grams of fish a week, to get the right amount of iron, zinc, vitamins and omega 3. Omega 3 is essential for the cardiovascular system: it lowers the risk of heart attack as well as blood pressure. As soon as I heard that, I told my grandparents to start eating more fish too, for their heart's sake.
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Fish is good for the bones
Did you know anchovies and sardines are good for your bones? They're rich in vitamin D, a key ingredient for bone strength. Eating two or three portions of fish every seven days helps reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis - without forgetting a bit of daily exercise and a balanced, varied diet.
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Fish is good for the brain
There's an old saying that fish is good for the brain and makes you sharper, and recent studies confirm it. I'm a student, so I need an active mind, and I make the most of it: eating steamed or baked fish two or three times a week keeps my brain more active and even strengthens my memory. The credit goes above all to phosphorus and, once again, omega 3.
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Fish is good for new moms
My mother told me that even when she was pregnant, her doctor advised her to eat fish: eating it regularly made my immune system stronger and lowered the risk of allergies.
I hope you liked this article on the benefits of fish!
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