Nine Reasons to Eat Fish Immediately.

During festivals and holidays, fish is always a staple on people's dining tables. Besides symbolizing celebration and good fortune, fish also offers many health benefits. Recently, the American Huffington Post listed nine reasons to eat fish immediately, suggesting that eating it once or twice a week is even better.

Protect Vision

Central retinal degeneration is a common cause of vision loss in the elderly. A large-scale French study found that fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

Reduce Heart Disease Risk

In the United States, heart disease remains the leading cause of death for adults. However, the Harvard School of Public Health observed that consuming about 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids by eating fish once or twice a week can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 36% and lower the overall death risk by 17%.

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Enhance Brainpower

"If you are about to face an important task or exam, it is recommended that you eat more fish." A study published in the journal PLOS ONE pointed out that when fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids was given as a dietary supplement to a group of young people aged 18 to 25, their cognitive abilities steadily improved after 6 months. The reason, researchers believe, is that omega-3 fatty acids can affect the memory storage function.

Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis. A study of 32,000 women by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that consuming 210 mg of omega-3 fatty acids daily, equivalent to eating one fatty fish or four lean fish per week, can reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 52%.

Promote Development

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is particularly important for pregnant women as it can promote the development of the fetus's brain and nervous system. A 2007 study published in The Lancet found that consuming 3-4 servings of seafood (about 340 grams), including fish, per week can significantly improve the intelligence, language expression, and motor skills of infants after birth.

Extend Lifespan

A new 16-year observational study found that eating fish can indeed help people live longer. Researchers found that consuming the beneficial fatty acids in fish can reduce mortality by 27%, and people who consistently eat fish can live two years longer than those who don't.

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Prevent Asthma

Eating more fish during childhood can effectively prevent asthma. A Dutch study of 7,210 children showed that children who started eating fish between 6 and 12 months old had a 36% lower risk of developing asthma by the age of 4. Researchers speculated that this may be related to the anti-inflammatory effects of eating more fish.

Protect Skin

Fish oil has many benefits for the skin, such as regulating oil secretion and helping with moisturization. Additionally, studies have shown that eating more fish can protect the skin from UV damage, help preserve skin collagen, and thus prevent sagging, wrinkles, or drooping.

Increase Sperm Count

Dietary habits are very important for couples trying to conceive. The Fertility Center at Massachusetts General Hospital found that men who like to eat salmon, herring, and tuna have 34% more sperm than others.

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