Not All Fish are Created Equal

Does eating fish reduce your risk of heart disease? The answer is yes and no.

Without a doubt eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids reduces your risk of heart disease  as well as several other diseases. Unfortunately there are some fish that are higher in omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s.

For economical reasons people are buying more farmed raised fish such as tilapia. A study conducted at Wake Forest University found tilapia high in omega-6 fatty acids and very low in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids lead to heart disease, blood vessel damage and cell aging, creating the health problems you are trying to prevent.

For the sake of your health include in your diet some mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon.

Source: Wake Forest University, Journal American Dietetic Association, and Fitness RX  

Category: Nutrition, Product Analysis