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Why it is important to include more fish in your diet

Last updated on - Jun 28, 2019, 17:00 IST
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Benefits of eating fish

Fish is the healthiest form of meat. It is light and easily digestible and loaded with health benefits. Fish is that super food which is an amazing source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Not just that but it is also rich in protein and vitamin D. Here are 10 reasons why you should hog more on fish.

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A good source of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a very important element in our body. It helps in the complete functioning of the body however, a lot of people might be deficient in it. If you are one of them then you should start consuming more fish to cure the deficiency.

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It improves eye health

If you are a non vegetarian then you probably know that fish has a lot of benefits if consumed in a good amount. When we age, our vision becomes weak which leads to blurry vision, partial or complete blindness. Fish has an abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids that improve eye health and improve vision.

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It aids sleep

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night because of which you feel fatigued the next morning? Well if yes then there’s something you need to know. Fish has an abundance of vitamin D which aids sleep. So having more fish can help you have a better sleep.

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It lowers the risk of strokes

Fish being a rich source of vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids helps in preventing strokes and also improves the body's immunity and glucose metabolism.

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It helps in curing depression

Depression these days is one of the most discussed and severe medical conditions. Doctors prescribe antidepressants as a cure of it. These antidepressants take their own time to work but fish can relatively hasten the process. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids may also aid in bipolar disorder.

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Very easy to prepare

Fish is that super food that does not take ages to cook. Plus, it is apt to make a healthy dish. If you do not want to make a curry out of it so that you can cut on the fat, well then there is an easy yet delicious way out too. Fish has a very strong flavour of its own. All you can do is , take pieces of fish, season it with salt and pepper and bake. Yes, that is all. You can add a little lemon juice once it is done and reap its benefits without compromising with its taste.

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