Jakarta –
Day Fish This national policy reminds us of the importance of consuming fish regularly. Because there are many benefits to be had, from preventing depression to disease.
National Fish Day (Harkannas) is celebrated every November 21. This year, the peak of the Harkannas campaign was held in Parigi Moutong, Central Sulawesi.
With the theme “Healthy and Intelligent Fish for the Superior Generation”, Harkannas is one of the steps to encourage increased fish consumption, as an effort to realize the vision of ‘Golden Indonesia’.
Remembering that fish is a nutritious food that everyone needs from an early age. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for health.
Here are 5 healthy benefits for the body if you eat fish regularly.
1. Extends Life
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for health. Photo: iStock
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Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for health. A study found that these fat levels can make you live five years longer than usual.
Researchers have analyzed 2,200 people over the age of 65. They found four types of fatty acids contributed positively to human life expectancy.
One type of acid is omega-3 fatty acids. In 100 grams of salmon there is 2,260 mg of omega-3 fatty acids
Quoted from Study Finds (15/04/22) The American Heart Association recommends consuming omega-3 fats from salmon and sardines once every two weeks.
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2. Reduces the risk of diabetes
Researchers also found that regularly eating fatty fish can help prevent type 2 diabetes. Photo: iStock
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Researchers also found that regularly eating fatty fish can help prevent type 2 diabetes. That’s because fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, taurine, calcium and vitamin D.
The unsaturated fat content can also help balance cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. This has been proven by a study that followed 152 pre-diabetic patients.
Some of them were fed two 200 gram cans of sardines every week. It was later found that the number of high-risk patients following a fish diet decreased from 37% to 8%.
100 grams of sardines contain 1,480 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
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