In general, fish is important for your health. It's filled with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Choosing wild Alaskan salmon over farm-raised is a smart decision as farm raised salmon has a higher level of PCBs, a contaminant that has been banned in the US since the 1970s and has been linked to cancer and impaired fetal brain development. Farm-raised fish is also higher in mercury. If you prepare your own sushi, freezing raw fish before preparing it significantly reduces, but does not eliminate, health risks. Studies also show that salmon is good for your skin, helping to reduce the inflammations that cause acne. Fish is a great source of protein, which will keep you feeling full for a good amount of time.
Benefits: Helps prevent blood clots, slows cognitive problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline. Helps reduce risk of unwanted inflammation and helps maintain the integrity of immune and circulatory systems.
