Healthy eating
Seafood has long been known as a healthy eating option, but do you know why? Seafood not only tastes great, it’s nutritious, convenient and versatile.
The National Heart Foundation recommends that fish be consumed at least twice a week for cardiovascular benefit, such as lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Seafood is a high nutrient, low calorie food, one that is lean in fat but rich in protein.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Seafood is the richest and best natural source of an essential dietary oil called Long Chain Omega 3; essential because our bodies cannot function properly without it, but cannot manufacture it, so it must be obtained from the food we eat, especially finfish (the fatty tissue of finfish) but also crustaceans and shell fish.
Omega 3’s are essential to life and good health, important to maintain a healthy heart and healthy immune system as well as for the brain. It is vital during pregnancy for baby’s brain development and vision.
Stay healthy
Research has shown that Omega 3 has several healthful properties including:
- Reducing the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
Eases the symptoms in conditions such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Depression
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Psoriasis
- Obesity
Omega 6’s are another type of fatty acid which is important for growth and general health and well being.
Eating a variety of seafood regularly improves the balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in the diet.
For more information on health benefits of seafood visit: www.australianseafood.com.au
