Seafood is rich in protein, low in fat, loaded with vitamins and minerals and forms an essential part of a healthy balanced diet.

Seafood is part of the protein-rich food group of which you should have 2-3 servings daily and it is advised that you eat two portions of fish weekly, one of which should be oil-rich fish. Herring, Mackerel, Salmon and Tuna are some of the species in the oil-rich category. This means they are high in natural oils such as Omega 3, which is a class of polyunsaturate proven to have many health benefits.

How fish oils benefit

Asthma
There is evidence that children who eat oily fish have a much lower risk of developing asthma.

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Immune System
Fish oil may have a role in the treatment of a number of immune related disorders such as Ulcerative Colitis, Gallstones, Arthritis and smoking related Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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The Brain
Recently a scientific study into the effects of omega 3 on the brain showed a significant improvement in the school performance of those given Omega 3 supplements.

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Crohn’s Disease
People suffering from Crohn’s disease suffer from an inflammation of the gut. The Omega 3 and fatty acids in fish and fish oils have an anti-inflammatory effect and so has been found to decrease the relapse rate in sufferers

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Depression
Omega 3 is needed for normal nervous system function. Research has shown that low levels in the diet are associated with low levels of a brain chemical called serotonin. Low levels of serotonin, in turn, are tied to depression.

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