Benefits of Eating Fish

Fish is generally considered to be among the best foods you can eat for a healthy heart. One mechanism could be related to grey matter in the brain. Grey matter is the major functional tissue in your brain, containing the neurons that process information, store memories and make you human. Studies have shown that people who eat fish every week have more grey matter in the centers of the brain that regulate emotion and memory. Studies have found that people who eat fish regularly are much less likely to become depressed. A single 4 ounce (113 gram) serving of cooked salmon contains around 100% of the recommended intake of vitamin D. A disease called macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness, and mostly affects older individuals. There is some evidence that fish and omega-3 fatty acids may provide protection against this disease. In one study, regular consumption of fish was linked to a 42% lower risk of macular degeneration.