8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INCLUDE FISH IN YOUR DIET.

Fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. If you want to give your body a proper tune-up, eating fish is one of the best choices you can make. 

Fish is not just delicious; it is a powerhouse of nutrition that keeps your body running smoothly because of its rich protein and omega-3 content. These include Titus(also known as mackerel) catfish, Shawa(also known as Herring or Sardine), Kote(also known as Horse mackerel), Croaker etc.

Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Here are why you should always add fish to your plate:

1. Fish is highly nutritious

So many nutrients that many people lack today are present in fish. This includes high-quality protein, iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and various vitamins and minerals. Omega-3 fatty acids, for instance, are important for optimal body and brain functioning and strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases.

 2. Fish can lower the risk of Heart attack and stroke

To have a healthy heart, you should eat heart-healthy foods and fish is number one. Research has shown that people who eat fish regularly have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart diseases.

3. Fish is good for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the growth and development of the fetus. It contains a particular fat which is especially important for brain and eye development. Therefore, it’s recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women eat enough omega-3 fatty acids.

Pregnant women are however advised to stay away from fish that are high in mercury as they are linked to brain developmental problems.   

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4. Fish helps to boost the brain and memory health as one ages.

While it is normal for the brain and memory functions to decline with aging, there are serious neuro-degenerative illnesses that can mess the whole memory up without mercy. 

Research has shown that people who eat fish every week have slower rates of mental decline because they have more gray matter  in the parts of the brain that regulate emotion and memory.

5. Fish is a good source of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D functions like a steroid hormone in your body but so many people in the world are deficient in this important nutrient. Some of the best sources of Vitamin D are fish and fish products with fatty fish like titus, salmon and herring containing the highest amounts. Some fish oils, such as cod liver oil, are also very high in vitamin D. 

6. Fish help to reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.  

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissues. Omega-3 or fish oil intake has been shown to help prevent these autoimmune diseases.

 7. Fish makes your skin glow.

Fish provides beneficial omega-3 fatty acids that decrease inflammation. This reduces the chances of your skin looking all puffy. Fish are also an excellent source of protein which helps maintain skin elasticity and structure.

 8. Fish helps to fight acne.

Whether you have hormonal or adult acne, fish can help clear your skin. Fish oil has been found to be beneficial to clearing skin for people with moderate to severe acne.

CONCLUSION

With all this being said, isn’t it obvious we all can benefit from eating more fish? A good place to start is by eating it twice a week. 

You can make fish stew, grilled peppered fish, fish and veggies stir-fry, fish pepper soup and so on.  

At Iyaloja Direct, we have varieties of frozen fish that you can choose from: Titus Fish, Hake Fish, Stock Fish, Smoked Panla,  Smoked Catfish,  Croaker, and other fresh foodstuffs.

We help you save up to 40% on your food budget no matter how little you are buying because we buy for many people at once from Mile12, Oyingbo and Ketu markets in Lagos at wholesale prices. 

We also deliver to your location in Lagos.

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