Salmon
Salmon is on the list because of its high content of Omega 3, which we have already covered with walnuts. Having a cold water fish like Salmon twice a week included in your healthy eating plan will certainly boost your Omega 3 protection but Salmon contains far more than just Omega- 3.
Like turkey it is very high in tryptophan, helping to boost your serotonin and melotonin levels. Omega rich foods like walnuts and salmon can protect us against – cardiovascular – strokes (preventing blood clotting) – diabetes in women – inflammatory diseases (asthma – arthritis) – irregular heart rhythms – depression- Alzheimer’s and dementia and cancer.
With cancer the Omega-3 is supported in cold water fish by selenium which is vital for our immune system which fights diseases such as cancer. – Selenium encourages the DNA repair in cells and also the self-destruction of the cancer cells themselves.
Salmon is one of the most delicious ways to get some other major nutrients – B3 niacin (important in the manufacture of serotonin – essential for releasing energy from carbohydrates – the metabolism of protein and fats – formation of red blood cells). B6 (healthy cardiovascular system, protein and amino acid metabolism and producing haemoglobin). B12 (essential for the efficient working of every cell in the body – especially those that are involved in rapid turnover like blood cells – lining of the intestines and is involved in the synthesis of DNA the bodies genetic material- also vital for our nervous system). Phosphorus (bone formation – red blood cells – the energy store in every cell (Adenosine Tri-phosphate). Magnesium (bone health – body metabolism – counteracting calcium over activity).
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