Sound Fishy?

January 7th, 2010

Maybe you know this….

Fish Stories

Maybe you’ve heard it -but you just aren’t convinced yet.

Or maybe you have no idea…

In any case -I’m going to say it again… Because it really is that important.
You really need to eat more fish!

And if fish really isn’t that appealing to you, simply supplement your diet with a high quality fish oil to receive the same benefits .

Long life and good health depend on it!

Regular fish consumption has long been associated with long life and good health. Adopting a Mediterranean Diet has proven to be a very effective dietary strategy for those seeking to lower their blood pressure and reduce their overall cholesterol. Obviously, not everyone is going to be able to tolerate eating fish on a regular basis. Luckily, we can receive the same benefits without the fish. After all, it isn’t the fish as much as what the fish provides.

Scientists and researchers have found that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -two fatty acids which are found in abundance in the oil of fish -are the keys to lowering high blood pressure, preventing heart disease, balancing unhealthy cholesterol and lowering resting heart rate.

So if eating fish regularly isn’t your ‘thing’ -all we need to do is add a quality fish oil supplement to our diet that contains these two beneficial fatty acids to reap the benefits of a diet high in fish consumption.

Fish oil has gone from ‘alternative’ to mainstream medicine these last few years, but surprisingly many people are still not taking advantage of this wonderful health supplement.

People are either unaware of the many benefits of fish oil -or they have just not made the leap to actually incorporate this supplement into their daily routine. And that’s a real shame, because fish oil has so many wonderful benefits that are just too good to pass up.

In addition to all the heart-healthy benefits associated with regular fish consumption, numerous clinical studies involving hundreds of thousands of patients have found that daily consumption of fish -or just a high quality fish oil supplement -can delay or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and late-life dementia.

In my own experience and from the experience of my family, friends and clients -I can also attest to the wonderfully ‘brain boosting’ effects of daily DHA and EPA consumption. In addition, we find that our moods are generally more cheery and our outlook is much more positive.

So how much fish is enough?

In a typical Mediterranean diet, fish is a staple food source -eaten daily and with seasonal variety.

If you can’t handle that, simply add a quality fish oil supplement to your daily routine. It’s simple, affordable and quite easy to do.

I recommend that my clients keep a bottle of quality fish oil refrigerated at home. Then, after each meal, simply take a teaspoon or two -more if you’re battling inflammation, high blood pressure or arthritis. This is the most cost effective method and it actually tastes pretty good too. Most bottled fish oils are available in either orange or lemon flavor.

Fish oil capsules -portable and more convenient

The second option is to keep a bottle of high quality fish oil capsules with you or at your place of business. The capsules generally do not need refrigeration and they are very convenient. Then, during or immediately after each meal, simply swallow two to three capsules (generally 3-5 grams total) and follow that with a tall glass of water.

That’s all it takes!

Of course you can combine these options in a multitude of ways…

You can -and really should -try to eat more fish. Fish is good food and there are so many different varieties you may have never tried.

You can also combine -eating more fish -keeping a quality fish oil at home -and keeping a container of high quality fish oil capsules at your office or place of business as well. This way, you’re always covered and you greatly increase your chances of living a long, healthy, satisfying life.

A word of Caution:
When you purchase your fish oil, be sure to look for brands that have been “Molecularly Distilled.”

Molecular distillation is the very lowest acceptable purity grade you should accept. There are higher qualities, but of course with high quality comes cost. So if cost is an issue, be sure to demand molecular distillation in your fish oil supplements.

Molecular distillation removes the greatest amount of toxins (our oceans are polluted -and so are our fish!) without using solvents or other dangerous chemical processes.

In fact, a high quality, molecularly distilled, fish oil supplement may be the safest and most effective alternative to consuming a diet high in fish -while reaping all the wonderful benefits that the fatty acids DHA and EPA provide!

To your Good Health!