Superfood of the Week: Salmon
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This aquatic protein has been a long time favorite of health nuts, nutrition-ites and fitness junkies for years due to the major health benefits it offers. Salmon, like many other fishes, are low in fat and calories, and are high in protein and omega fatty acids. What also makes salmon a staple in many meals is how readily accessible and inexpensive it is. Salmon is also very versatile, and it can be served grilled, baked, chopped in salads and ground into patties. Whatever way you like it, this fish provides you with some serious healthy boosts!
Eye Care
The Omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids found in salmon help to prevent muscular degeneration, dryness, loss of vision and fatigue of eyes. Studies have shown that people who eat more fish in their diet have better vision than those who do not.
Muscles and Tissues
Unlike many other meats, the protein and amino acids found in salmon do not contain carcinogenic compounds, which allows to the protein to be absorbed easier in the body. Salmon is also an excellent source of good fat of omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to reduce inflammation in arteries and in muscles. Salmon is also very rich in other essential minerals like iron, calcium, selenium and phosphorus, vitamins like A, B and D. Selenium is essential to healthy tissues, hair and nails.
Brain & nerves
The all-stars of salmon [the omega-3 fatty acids] also work to increase efficiency of the brain, improve memory and decrease loss, as well as work to keep the mind awake and functioning during long hours. Along with the abundance of amino acids, vitamin-A & D and selenium, found in fish, the omega acids work to act as anti depressant, as well as work to relaxthe brain. The vitamins and minerals found in salmon have also been linked to help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Cardiovascular health
While the omega-3 Fatty Acids are working hard to reduce cholesterol, maintain flexibility of your veins and arteries and strengthen cardiac muscles, the amino acids are working just as hard to repair damages to the tissues found in the heart. The amino acids also help reduce the blood pressure. Also, the acids and proteins lower your cholesterol level and prevent the hardening of the walls of arteries and veins, which highly reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke!
So tonight, instead of opting for a piece of chicken, grill or bake a filet of salmon to get your Omega-3 fix!
