Loss If Rarely Eat Fish! Listen 5 Benefits For Health

Fish is known as one source of good protein for the body, in addition to meat and chicken. However, the population of Indonesia is still relatively low in terms of eating fish, people in Java. In Java, fish consumption is still 32 kg per capita per year, while in Sumatra and Kalimantan fish consumption is between 32-43 per capita per year, and in eastern Indonesia as much as 40 kg per year, according to data from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. Release, the benefits of eating fish very much, published in children who are still in its infancy.

What are the benefits of eating fish?

Unfortunately, many Indonesians prefer to eat meat and chicken as a source of protein than fish. Release, nutrients in fish is very high, even higher than meat and chicken. Plus, fish prices may be more affordable than meat and chicken.

Here are the benefits of eating fish:

1. growth aid, brain development, and bone child

In addition to high protein, fish also contain omega 3 fatty acids (which are needed for brain growth), as well as calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus (which children need for bone growth). Not only that, fish are also rich in vitamins and other minerals, such as vitamin B2, iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. All of these vitamins and minerals are certainly needed for children to support the growth and development of children as a whole.

2. Prevent heart disease

The American Heart Association eats fish 2 times per week as part of a healthy diet. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health RI itself to eat fish as much as 2-3 times per week.

Fish contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals that can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The content of omega 3 fatty acids in fish is very good for heart health. A study also showed that consumption of fish rich in Omega 3 (such as tuna, sardines, salmon, trout, and mackerel) can lower blood fat levels, thus lowering the risk of heart disease.

3. Reducing Alzheimer's disease

A study found people who eat fish by roasting have larger brain volumes and larger brain cells in areas of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Well, experts believe people who have greater brain volume have a lower risk of cognitive disease and Alzheimer's disease.

This may be related to the gray substance in the brain, the part of the brain that contains the neurons that need information and store it. Research shows people who eat fish every week have more gray substance in the center of the brain that regulates emotions and memory.

4. Reduce symptoms of depression

Several studies have proven that eating fish can help reduce depression. This may be due to the omega-3 fatty acids in fish. Research has proven to reduce the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs, compare if you only take antidepressants only.

Omega 3 fatty acids in fish can also help overcome other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder. Omega 3 is one of the nutrients needed for healthy brain function.

5. Other benefits

In addition to some of the benefits that have been above, fish also has other benefits, such as:

1. Protects the eyes from decreasing function due to aging. Research shows association routines with decreased macular degeneration in women.
2. Prevent asthma in children. A study showed that children who ate smaller fish were at risk of developing asthma.
3. Decreased type 1 diabetes. Several studies have shown that fish consumption containing omega 3 is associated with type 1 diabetes in both children and adults.

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