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5 reasons why you should eat more fish

Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits.

Fish is named one of the most nutritious foods on planet earth. It packs a nutritional punch that can help your mind, your body, and even your skin. It’s filled with essential nutrients which is a great source of protein to keep your body lean and your muscles strong.

Pulse.com.gh brings you 5 reasons why you should eat more fish.

1. Fish lowers risk of heart failure

Fish has great heart-healthy properties. Study’s has shown that due to the high concentration of omega-3, the average consumption of fish may help reduce the risk of heart failure.

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2. Better Sleep

Eating more fish is a natural remedy for people with sleeping disorders. People who consume more fish have improved quality of sleep. Researchers believe this may be due to the high concentration of vitamin D in fish, which helps you sleep better.

3. It can ease depression

It’s been reported that fish can help to ease depression. Again, it’s down to omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to raise levels of the brain chemical serotonin.

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4. Beauty benefit

According to dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of The Perricone Prescription, a salmon-packed diet can help smooth out age lines.

5.Boost Brain Development

The EFA omega-3 found in salmon and other nutrient-rich fish are essential nutrients for children because they contribute to brain development.

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