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09-09-02, 05:53 PM
EAT FISH! Fish's secret is its unique oil (Omega 3 Fatty Acids) essential for continuous good health.
Here are some important facts:
MEN: Drop Dead Protection -- More than 250,000 American men die suddenly of heart attacks every year; half that number HAVE NO WARNING SIGNS.
According to research provided by 22,000 Harvard physicians, eating fish could stop an astonishing 80% of such deaths in men. Men with the highest blood omega 3 fats had the lowest risk, because fish oil prevents the irregular heartbeats that trigger instant death in heart attacks.
WOMEN: Heart Attack Antidote -- According to 85,000 female nurses, the more often women eat fish, the less likely they are to have a heart attack or die of a cardiac event Eating fish only once a week cut heart attack risk by 29%; the percentage increased to 34% in women who ate fish five times a week. Credit is given to the omega-3 fat in fish.
STROKES: -- Women who ate fish more than five times a week suffered half as many strokes as occasional fish eaters; primarily strokes due to blood clots. LIKE ASPIRIN, omega-3 oils discourage clots and HAVE anti-inflammatory action.
CANCER BLOCK: -- According to French research, women with the highest omega-3s in breast fatty tissue were nearly 70% less apt to have breast cancer than women with the least omega-3s.
In a study from Sweden, women who ate fatty fish twice a week cut their risk of endometrial cancer by 40%, compared with women who ate fatty fish less than once a month. The same study found prostate cancer rates were 2 to 3 times higher in nonfish eaters than in men who ate moderate or high amounts.
BRAIN FOOD: -- According to a Canadian study fish eaters are less apt to be depressed, violent, suicidal and antisocial; the probable reason is that Omega-3 boosts serotonin, which is the brain's feel good chemical.
The study further indicates eating fatty fish also may prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. According to Canadian researcher, Julie Conquer, found low omega-3s in elderly people who were intellectually impaired or diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
According to a study in Denmark, fish oil is essential for fetal and infant brains; and pregnant women who ate fish once a week cut their risk of premature delivery by a third.
THE TYPES OF FISH: -- The fattest fish: mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmot, tuna and turbot. According to the USDA frozen and canned fish are okay. If you eat 2,000 calories a day ...... get at least 650 milligrams of omega-3.
Experts say a week's quota might be ONE of these:
6 ounces fresh mackerel *
10 ounces canned sardines
11 ounces pickled herring
12 ounces fresh salmon*
13 ounces canned salmon
14 ounces fresh tuna*
24 ounces canned albacore
* WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING
COOK CORRECTLY: Deep frying destroys the benefits. BEST COOKING METHODS: bake, broil, poach, steam, stir fry, saute or stew.
CUT BACK ON BAD FATS: Restrict trans fats (margarines, processed foods) and Omega-6 Fats (corn oil, regular safflower or sunflower oils, soybean oil). USE olive oil and canola oil.
THE RIGHT RATIO: It is very important that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 be NO MORE THAN 1:4. Studies show that most Americans' ratio is about 1:15.
YOU DON'T EAT FISH: -- Take fish oil capsules; HOWEVER if you're on medication or taking fish oil for a specific problem CHECK WITH A PHYSICIAN FIRST. If you have no health issues, you can take 800-1,000 milligrams of omega-3 supplements daily.
NOTE OF CAUTION: For women who are pregnant, nursering infants and young children SHOULD AVOID eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish which may contain high levels of mercury.
A personal note: Because I am a diabetic I have to be aware and insure that other health problems are not created because of the diabetes. I am giving you this information to help you become more aware. I am not in the medical profession .... if you have questions or doubts YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Here are some important facts:
MEN: Drop Dead Protection -- More than 250,000 American men die suddenly of heart attacks every year; half that number HAVE NO WARNING SIGNS.
According to research provided by 22,000 Harvard physicians, eating fish could stop an astonishing 80% of such deaths in men. Men with the highest blood omega 3 fats had the lowest risk, because fish oil prevents the irregular heartbeats that trigger instant death in heart attacks.
WOMEN: Heart Attack Antidote -- According to 85,000 female nurses, the more often women eat fish, the less likely they are to have a heart attack or die of a cardiac event Eating fish only once a week cut heart attack risk by 29%; the percentage increased to 34% in women who ate fish five times a week. Credit is given to the omega-3 fat in fish.
STROKES: -- Women who ate fish more than five times a week suffered half as many strokes as occasional fish eaters; primarily strokes due to blood clots. LIKE ASPIRIN, omega-3 oils discourage clots and HAVE anti-inflammatory action.
CANCER BLOCK: -- According to French research, women with the highest omega-3s in breast fatty tissue were nearly 70% less apt to have breast cancer than women with the least omega-3s.
In a study from Sweden, women who ate fatty fish twice a week cut their risk of endometrial cancer by 40%, compared with women who ate fatty fish less than once a month. The same study found prostate cancer rates were 2 to 3 times higher in nonfish eaters than in men who ate moderate or high amounts.
BRAIN FOOD: -- According to a Canadian study fish eaters are less apt to be depressed, violent, suicidal and antisocial; the probable reason is that Omega-3 boosts serotonin, which is the brain's feel good chemical.
The study further indicates eating fatty fish also may prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. According to Canadian researcher, Julie Conquer, found low omega-3s in elderly people who were intellectually impaired or diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
According to a study in Denmark, fish oil is essential for fetal and infant brains; and pregnant women who ate fish once a week cut their risk of premature delivery by a third.
THE TYPES OF FISH: -- The fattest fish: mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmot, tuna and turbot. According to the USDA frozen and canned fish are okay. If you eat 2,000 calories a day ...... get at least 650 milligrams of omega-3.
Experts say a week's quota might be ONE of these:
6 ounces fresh mackerel *
10 ounces canned sardines
11 ounces pickled herring
12 ounces fresh salmon*
13 ounces canned salmon
14 ounces fresh tuna*
24 ounces canned albacore
* WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING
COOK CORRECTLY: Deep frying destroys the benefits. BEST COOKING METHODS: bake, broil, poach, steam, stir fry, saute or stew.
CUT BACK ON BAD FATS: Restrict trans fats (margarines, processed foods) and Omega-6 Fats (corn oil, regular safflower or sunflower oils, soybean oil). USE olive oil and canola oil.
THE RIGHT RATIO: It is very important that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 be NO MORE THAN 1:4. Studies show that most Americans' ratio is about 1:15.
YOU DON'T EAT FISH: -- Take fish oil capsules; HOWEVER if you're on medication or taking fish oil for a specific problem CHECK WITH A PHYSICIAN FIRST. If you have no health issues, you can take 800-1,000 milligrams of omega-3 supplements daily.
NOTE OF CAUTION: For women who are pregnant, nursering infants and young children SHOULD AVOID eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish which may contain high levels of mercury.
A personal note: Because I am a diabetic I have to be aware and insure that other health problems are not created because of the diabetes. I am giving you this information to help you become more aware. I am not in the medical profession .... if you have questions or doubts YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN.