Seafood lovers reap many benefits the fare provides. Salmon, white fish, and shrimp offer nutrition that everyone will enjoy, especially those who are on diets. In fact, a balanced meal plan containing fish combats coronary heart disease. Here are some other benefits of consuming fatty, nutrient-rich fish.  

4 Health Advantages of Eating Fish

1. Provides Vitamin D3

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption to help strengthen bones and preserves and restores the endothelium, which is linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, and insulin resistance. D3 improves overall cardiovascular health by balancing nitric oxide and peroxynitrite. It can reverse the damage caused by atherosclerosis and other diseases inflicted upon the cardiovascular system.

2. Promotes Sleep & Lowers Depression

Fish consumption has proven to aid those with sleep deprivation and depression by increasing the UVB (the rays responsible for sunburns) light levels in skin. UVB increases dermal synthesis, the process of transforming cholesterol particles into D3. Without sunlight, executive functions and normal sleep cycles are affected, causing depression. A significant, positive change in sleep patterns and decreased depression occurred in those eating fish consistently over several months.

3. It Helps With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Seafood, such as tuna, salmon, and halibut, reduces joint pain by relieving synovial inflammation in joints. Scientists determined that pills containing fish oil and omega-3 are effective ways to receive some of the benefits supplied by eating fish, but not as effective as eating fresh fish itself to receive the nutrients.

4. Reduces Risk of Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

The fats in sardines, salmon, and anchovies provide a combination of vitamin D, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and can reduce autoimmune diseases such as diabetes. EPA and DHA enter the membranes of immune cells and alter them, making them more beneficial against autoimmune diseases.

If you love seafood and the health benefits of fish, dine at Lolo’s Seafood Shack and enjoy the best Caribbean and New England food in Harlem, Manhattan. Their tasty lunch selections include fish sandwiches and crab cakes. They’re open for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and provide a delicious array of cocktails. Call (646) 649-3356 or visit their Yelp to make a reservation. Visit their website to review their full menu.