Eat Fish Twice Weekly: Stop Hair Loss, Boost Bones & Eyes!

Eat Fish Twice Weekly: Stop Hair Loss, Boost Bones & Eyes!

By adding fish, especially fatty fish into your diet plan, exactly twice a week, you provide yourself with a treasure trove of health benefits that includes fighting hair loss, improving your bone and eye health among others, in a very meaningful way. This sea superfood contains all the highly needed nutrients that are involved in ensuring the proper functioning of the body, as well as in a healthy lifestyle.

The Omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the tip players in fish. These essential fatty acids form a basic part of many body processes and cannot be made by our bodies hence food sources are essential.

Electrifying Your Hair

And in case you are seeing thinning or loss of your hair, then it is fish that is going to help you. Omega-3 fatty acids supply hair follicles, help to reduce inflammation on the scalp and enhance blood circulation to the scalp, which are among the essential factors in healthy hair growth. Another factor that may directly contribute to hair loss is not silent at all and inflammation can also be stopped with the help of the anti-inflammatory powers of Omega-3s.

Build Up Your Bones-

A complex combination of nutrients is needed in addition to calcium to have strong bones. Vitamin D finds few natural dietary sources among fatty fish namely salmon and mackerel. This vitamin is critically vital in the uptake of calcium and phosphorus which are the main constituents of bones. Inadequate Vitamin D means that you are not taking full advantage of calcium that drains you of strong bones and predisposes you to such conditions as osteoporosis.

Focusing Your Eyes-

Daily consumption of the fish will have huge benefits on your eyes. One Omega-3 fatty acid, DHA, is a big part of the structure of the retina, or light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye that enables sharp vision. Omega-3s can be used to prevent or treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the main cause of loss of sight among adults, and also help in treating dry eye syndrome, which causes variable inadequate tears production in the eyes.

Which Fish to Choose?

When trying to benefit from fish, you will want to eat fatty fish that are rich in Omega-3s. Good types to include are:
* Salmon
* Mackerel
* Sardines
* Herring
* Trout
* Anchovies

While the benefits are apparent, it is also wise to consider the issue of mercury levels in various fish. It is also best to eat smaller fatty fish like wild salmon or sardines more often than other larger predatory fish (swordfish, king mackerel), if you choose to eat these large predatory fish, consult your local health guidelines.

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FAQ-

Q1: How much fish should I know to eat weekly to benefit?
A1: For greatest benefits, you want to eat at least 2 servings (3.5 ounces or 100 grams each serving) of fatty fish each week.

Q2: What if I don’t like fish / am vegetarian / am vegan?
A2: The good news is that you can receive Omega-3s from plant-based sources, such as flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and algal oil-based Omega-3 supplements. For Vitamin D, you can eat food fortified with Vitamin D, take a supplement, and get natural Vitamin D from the sun’s rays.

Q3: Are there any risks related to eating fish regularly?
A3: The main concern would be mercury levels of specific fish. You’d want to eat more smaller types of fatty fish like salmon or sardines or Atlantic mackerel. You should talk to your health guidelines in your local area when consuming fish, especially if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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