Healthy Food

By Allie Moxley

Seafood and health go together like peanut butter and jelly go together. They are unsurprisingly a great and delicious combination. Not only is fish naturally full of great nutrients and vitamins for your body, but also, if the fish are managed correctly, they are pure and grow naturally. Fish is also delicious and tasty, so you can enjoy eating it, unlike some bland diet foods.

The number of nutrients and vitamins found in fish is one of the main reasons seafood and health is a natural match. Fish like salmon have high levels of Omega 3 oils, which is a fat that is good for you and has actually been proven to prevent a number of diseases. Minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc are all found in various seafoods, providing a lot of health benefits such as strong bones. In addition to these nutrients, vitamins C, D, E, and A are all found in seafood. Each of these vitamins supplies different health benefits for strengthening the body and preventing diseases. For example, vitamins C and E are antioxidants that strengthen immune systems.

Another reason that seafood and health go together is if the fish are raised naturally. Managing the fish in a way that they can grow freely and naturally guarantees that they are not contaminated and therefore stay full of nutrients, vitamins, and flavor. If fish are raised far away from populated areas they do not risk coming into contact with garbage or toxic chemicals. They are able to feed on natural food that is meant for them. They can swim and live in clean and clear waters, which means they are able to grow to their natural potential. Fisheries that have regulations when it comes to the management of their fish are sure to produce healthy seafood for your dinner plate. If you are serious about your health it is important to look for sustainability labels when purchasing seafood. You should be able to take full advantage of all the health benefits that seafood has to offer, as well as all of the delicious flavor and meat that seafood provides.