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11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Eating Fish Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet. It’s loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D.... Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of eating fish that are supported by research. 1. High in important nutrients Fish is packed with many nutrients that most people are lacking. This includes high-quality protein, iodine, and various vitamins and minerals. Fatty species are sometimes considered the healthiest. That's because fatty fish, including salmon, trout, sardines, tuna, and mackerel, are higher in fat-based nutrients. This includes vitamin D, a fat-soluble nutrient that many people are lacking. Fatty fish also boast omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for optimal body and brain function and strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases (1). To meet your omega-3 requirements, eating fatty fish at least once or twice a week is recommended. If you are a vegan, opt for omega-3 supplements made from microalgae.

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Mothers and fathers’ influence on children’s weight is not the same Parents play a major role in determining the health of their children. How much their individual education and exercise habits influence their children’s weight was recently examined in a new study. Children’s growth is dependent on family environment. What parents practice and observe directly impact their children’s conceptions of lifestyle. These choices can influence children’s weight and exercise habits.... As the prevalence of obesity rises in children, looking at how parents and home environments affect body mass index (BMI) is vital for novel interventions. Obesity arises from an imbalance between energy consumption and energy output. While genetic and environmental factors can increase the risk of obesity, lifestyle also matters. Physical activity, diet, low socioeconomic status, and exposure to unbalanced eating habits influence BMI. This measure of height-to-weight ratio determines whether a child is classified as a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Academics from the HUNT Research Centre in Norway sought to better understand how different lifestyle changes and education between fathers and mothers influence a child’s BMI. At the heart of this question is the notion that behaviours linked to obesity are easily transferred from parent to child. These behaviours ultimately influence BMI. They examined data from a total of 4424 children and parents from the Nord-Trondelag Health Study. See more

Could coffee stop clogged arteries? A new study offers yet more evidence that coffee is good for us, after finding that consuming more than three cups of joe every day may lower our risk of atherosclerosis, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. If you simply can't face the day without your cup of joe, you're not alone.... In fact, more than half of us drink coffee daily, consuming an average of three cups. Most of us enjoy coffee for a mental boost, but scientists find that there is much more to the beverage than meets the brain. One study that Medical News Today covered last year, for example, tied coffee consumption to a 70 percent reduction in liver disease, while other research has linked the beverage to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The new study which was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association further suggests that coffee may protect our heart health. Conducted by researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, the study reveals that drinking at least three cups of coffee every day may lower the risk of clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition caused by an accumulation of plaque in the arteries. This buildup can narrow the arteries and restrict blood flow, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Plaque comprises a number of substances found in the blood, one of which is calcium. According to the study researchers

Why green leafy vegetables can protect liver health Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or liver steatosis, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. Between 30 and 40 percent of adults in the United States are living with NAFLD. The condition is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in Western countries, and experts associate it with obesity, being overweight, and metabolic risk factors. Currently, there are no approved treatments for NAFLD, ...which can progress into more serious conditions, such as steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Healthcare professionals recommend losing weight, making healthful food choices, and doing more physical activity to reduce fat in the liver. New research, however, may pave the way for a new treatment. Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have just published a study in which they show that inorganic nitrate a compound that occurs naturally in green leafy vegetables can reduce the buildup of fat in the liver. Mattias Carlström, an associate professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Karolinska Institutet is one of the senior researchers and corresponding authors of the study.