10 Health Benefits of Seafood
Monday, November 13, 2017 : 1:16 PM
There is lots of research to show that eating seafood regularly in your diet is beneficial to you and your families’ bodies and minds.
HELPING YOUR JOINTS
Osteoarthritis and omega-3 have been shown to be linked by studies, this suggests eating more fish could help in the prevention of this disease. Having seafood as part of your regular balanced diet has also been shown to help and ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
FULL OF LIFE’S ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
Iodine, Selenium, zinc and potassium are just a few of the nutrients that can be found in seafood, our body needs these to run smoothly. Selenium makes enzymes that help protect us from cancer. These nutrients can be found in abundance in Seafood as well as being an amazing source of Vitamin A and D amongst others.
Benefits for your heart
It is not a surprise that populations of people who eat a lot of fish have lower levels of heart disease: the Inuit’s in the Arctic is a perfect example of this. Seafood is high in omega-3 and low in saturated fats, these can help protect your heart and lower cholesterol in your blood. It is suggested that 1 portion of extra fish a week can help half the risk of heart disease.
Improving your circulation
Omega-3 oils from seafood can cut the risk of blood clots and inflammation. The Oils reduce your body producing eicosanoids, this hormone-like substance can cause blood clots and inflammation. Eating more seafood with omega-3 improves your circulation which reduces the chance of thrombosis.
Here’s looking at you
Boosting your night vision, protecting the ageing process and keeping your eyes healthy and bright are just a couple of reasons you should eat more fish. Recent studies have suggested that the high content of omega-3 fatty acids help to protect against macular degeneration AMD, which is caused by ageing and causes degeneration to the retina. The content of retinol which is a type of vitamin A is shown to boost night vision.
MENTAL HEALTH
It is suggested that seafood can play a large part in the prevention of depression. It has been highlighted in studies that there is a link in low levels of omega-3 in depression, postnatal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Breathe deeply
There are several studies that have suggested that seafood/fish can help protect our lungs, and can help aid the symptoms of asthma in kids. It has also shown the potential of preventing its development in children altogether. Having a high seafood/fish diet can help you protect your children and your lungs compared to people who don’t eat any.
BRAINS
ok so getting a Fishbox won't guaranty you a place on mastermind but. Your brain is made up of a high content of fat and a lot of this is omega-3 fat. For this reason, studies have suggested people who eat lots of fish and seafood are less likely to suffer from dementia and memory problems and is also linked with improving children’s concentration, ADHD, reading skills and behaviour.
Younger looking skin
Omega-3 is really a miracle worker, along with the health benefits it can also protect your skin against the effects of UV damage. It is also noted that is you have a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis eating a high fish and seafood diet can help with the symptoms of these. A key ingredient of collagen is protein Fish is also a great source of this which helps keeps the skin firm, flexible and looking younger.
Good for down below
Steady on if you think we are going to start speaking about aphrodisiacs! There is a lot of evidence to suggest a diet which is rich in fish oils can help protect you against any serious inflammatory bowel diseases. A study also suggests that omega-3 can help to slow down the progress of inflammatory bowel disease in some sufferers.
Here are some nutritional facts and figures about the seafood you get in your Fishbox.
What we eat influences our health throughout our whole life. What we choose to eat has a huge impact on growth and development in children. The diet you have when your young influences the risk of developing chronic illnesses in later life. Seafood and fish are a great
We have been asked on several occasions the nutritional facts of the amazing fish and seafood that you receive in your boxes. We have put together some information on the most common fish and seafood.
If you have any other questions that you would like us to answer then please get in touch, we love to talk fish.
Nutrition and energy content in different fish species per 100 g (applies to the raw, edible part of the fish, unless otherwise stated) Source: Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Norwegian Directorate of Health and the University of Oslo, Food composition table 2006
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Water g |
Protein g |
Fat g |
Energy Kcal |
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Monkfish |
83 |
15.9 |
0.1 |
64 |
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Tusk |
82 |
16.1 |
0.2 |
66 |
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Haddock |
81 |
16.6 |
0.2 |
68 |
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Common ling |
80 |
17.5 |
0.2 |
72 |
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Pollock |
82 |
16 |
0.2 |
66 |
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Lemon sole |
81 |
16 |
0.3 |
67 |
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Cod |
80 |
18.1 |
0.3 |
75 |
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European plaice |
82 |
13.4 |
1.4 |
66 |
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Turbot |
79 |
15.9 |
2.4 |
85 |
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Sea trout |
74 |
20 |
3.3 |
110 |
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Farmed trout |
70 |
17.2 |
10.2 |
161 |
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Halibut |
72 |
16.2 |
10.4 |
158 |
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Farmed salmon |
67 |
19.9 |
13.4 |
200 |
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Mackerel |
60 |
18.5 |
20.2 |
256 |
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Nutrition and energy content in different shellfish species per 100 g (applies to the raw, edible part of the fish, unless otherwise stated) Source: Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Norwegian Directorate of Health and the University of Oslo, Food composition table 2006 www.matportalen.no/matvaretabellen
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Water g |
Protein g |
Fat g |
Carbohydrate g |
Energy Kcal |
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Blue mussels |
85 |
10.4 |
1.4 |
3.3 |
54 |
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Lobster (boiled) |
78 |
15.2 |
0.6 |
0.8 |
66 |
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Scallops |
78 |
17.9 |
1.1 |
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82 |
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Edible crab (boiled) |
72 |
22.9 |
1.8 |
1.1 |
108 |
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Oysters |
80 |
9.3 |
2.4 |
4.2 |
59 |
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