Salmon
Why salmon?
- Increases cardiovascular health
- Reduces stress level
- Reduces LDL cholesterol
- Helps prevent and control high blood pressure
- Increases brain function
- Protects the skin from UV rays
Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3s are health promoting fats that the body cannot produce on it’s own. These essential fats are responsible for protecting the skin, promoting brain function, and increasing heart health.
Four ounces of salmon contains 87% of your daily value of omega-3s. This high level does wonders for the cardiovascular system. It protects against heart attacks, erratic heart rhythms, blood clotting inside the arteries, and reduces LDL cholesterol. Consuming 10 ounces of salmon a week improves the electrical properties of heart cells, protecting against irregular heart rhythms. Additionally, salmon's essential fatty acid content has been shown to significantly reduce stress levels.