Health benefits of fish

Fish contains many nutrients. It is:

• Rich in minerals, such as selenium and iodine
• An excellent source of protein
• The best food source of natural vitamin D
• The best source of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids:
  • Are essential for the body’s development and proper function, especially the brain and retina
  • Are essential for a healthy pregnancy
  • Are said to protect against cardiovascular disease
  • Have anti-inflammatory effects
  • Fish is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Frequent consumption of fatty fish high in omega-3, such as salmon, sardines, trout and Atlantic mackerel, is said to have a protective effect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in seniors.

• Le point sur les acides gras oméga-3  (in French only)
  Extenso, Le centre de référence sur la nutrition de l’Université de Montréal