Something fishy really helps for Health!

Something fishy really helps for health:

Include fish, especially oily fish: 

A few studies suggest that omega 3 oil supplements may reduce symptoms in people with depression on antidepressant medications. These studies are small but we know that a proper balance of omega 3 and omega 6 oils in the diet is important.

To get a good balance of omega 3 and 6 oils:

·         Include more omega 3-rich oily fish from sustainable fish stocks – try to include 2–4 portions a week (but no more than 2 portions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding).

·         If you fry food (eg. Stir fries) use oil high in monounsaturated eg. Olive or rapeseed oil

·         Avoid processed foods such as pies, sausage rolls, crisps and cakes – these are high in saturated and trans fats.

·         If you don’t like fish you could try an omega 3 supplement (choose one that is purified, contains no vitamin a and has a high eicosapenanoic acid (EPA) content – take no more than 1g EPA per day).

·         If you are vegetarian, try a flax seed supplement (although only a very small fraction of the omega 3 contained in plant products can be used by the body).