Cholesterol
There’s cholesterol and then there’s cholesterol: first, there’s dietary cholesterol that’s present in food, such as eggs and prawns; and then there’s blood cholesterol, which is the level present in...
View ArticleEye Health
Eating oil-rich fish regularly can help keep eyes bright and healthy. According to a recent study, marine Omega-3 fatty acids can help protect the eyesight of people suffering with age-related macular...
View ArticleJoint Benefits
Including seafood as a regular part of a balanced diet has been shown to help the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis – a painful condition that causes joints to swell up, reducing strength and mobility....
View ArticleHealthy lungs
A number of studies have suggested that fish may help protect the lungs. One found that children suffering from asthma were more likely to show an improvement when fish oils were introduced into their...
View ArticleDiabetes
Type 2 (maturity onset) diabetes, a condition usually controlled by drugs or diet, is on the rise in the UK due to our expanding waistlines. New research suggests that a regular intake of fish and...
View ArticleDepression and hyperactivity
Much has been reported in the media about the impact of fish oils on behaviour. While the evidence is not yet complete, it’s clear that fish oils help certain conditions. A study of 3,200 Finnish...
View ArticleObesity
With obesity on the rise, there is now more interest than ever in foods that support weight loss. Many studies have shown that a high-protein, low fat diet is best for aiding weight loss as protein...
View ArticleDementia & Alzheimer’s disease
A common disorder among the elderly, dementia can affect as many as 30% of those aged over 85 years. However, two Dutch studies, involving several thousand subjects, have reported that regular...
View ArticleCancer
Selenium, an essential nutrient found in seafood, is used by the body to make enzymes that protect cell walls from cancer-causing free radicals. It also helps protect DNA from radiation and some...
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