HEALTHY BODY MAKES HEALTHY MIND (8)
Sangeetha
30 FOODS FOR HEALTHY BODY
SALMON
Salmon ,a favourite choice of the American Heart association because of Heart-healthy omega – 3 fatty acids,and low in calories(good for diet and weight loss program).Salmon has a good amount of protein,iron and low in saturated fat.Several recent studies have found that salmon contains small bioactive protein molecules (called bioactive peptides) that may provide special support for joint cartilage, insulin effectiveness, and control of inflammation in the digestive tract. One particular bioactive peptide called calcitonin (sCT) has been of special interest in these studies.
OVERALL BENEFITS OF SALMON:
Maintain Brain Health (Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which known to support brain function by increasing the memory)
Improve Eye Health (As salmon high in omega 3 fatty acids and amino acids, they help improve eye health)
Protect body against Free Radicals (Salmon is great source of selenium)
Reduce high BP
Prevent Heart Disease
Protect Skin (Omega-3 is also known to have anti-inflammatory effect. It has the ability to protect skin against sunburn as well as skin cancer)
Protect Digestive Tract and Prevent Cancer
Reduce Depression (The omega-3 in salmon helps in reducing depression and thus keeps a person in good mood.)
Conclusion
Salmon’s health benefits are far too many to ignore. It is power packed with disease fighting acids, minerals and vitamins. So whether you bake it, broil it, grill it or eat it raw salmon is a powerful addition to your healthy lifestyle.
