Kapanlagi.com - Are you one of those who like seafood? Surely you agree that food from the sea has a delicious taste. Not only indulging the tongue, but seafood such as fish, squid, shrimp, clams, and others also contain many nutrients that are good for body health. These nutrients include protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Seafood dishes are indeed suitable to be made as a daily healthy menu. Although the price is quite expensive, there are many benefits that can be felt. Well, then what are the benefits of seafood for body health? Instead of being curious, let's just take a look at the complete review below.
Â
1. Improving Memory
(credit: freepik)
Consuming seafood is certainly beneficial in improving a person's memory. This is because seafood can enhance brain development, especially in children and adolescents. In addition, by consuming seafood, it can minimize negative effects such as brain aging, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, and improve brain memory. Therefore, it is no longer a secret that it is recommended to consume seafood, especially salmon, from an early age to help the development of brain cells.
2. Reducing Joint Inflammation
(credit: freepik)
Another benefit of seafood is its ability to reduce joint inflammation. This is because seafood, especially fish, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can alleviate joint pain and simultaneously reduce stiffness in the body. Additionally, seafood is also a source of vitamin D which can help the body absorb calcium and improve bone development in children. It is advisable to consume salmon and tuna to reduce joint inflammation.
3. Improving Fertility
(credit: freepik)
The presence of a child is one of the most anticipated moments for some couples. Well, for that reason, you should consume seafood frequently. This is because the high content of omega-3 and protein in seafood is very good for health, especially reproductive organs. Therefore, it can improve someone's fertility.
4. Protecting Against Acne
(credit: freepik)
Did you know that consuming seafood is like taking care of your skin's beauty? Why can this happen? Seafood is one of the foods that can help keep the skin moisturized while protecting it from harmful UV rays from the sun.
In addition, by consuming seafood, it will protect the skin from acne. Moreover, unhealthy skin conditions are often caused by your eating habits rather than the skincare products you use.
5. Preventing Premature Aging
(credit: freepik)
In addition to protecting against acne, consuming seafood can also prevent premature aging. Seafood and fish also contain collagen, which is very good for helping the skin regeneration process, so the skin remains healthy and looks younger than it should. Therefore, if you have started to feel that your skin is not firm and wrinkles are appearing, it is advisable to regularly consume seafood.
6. Lowering Hypertension
(credit: freepik)
Another benefit of seafood is believed to be able to lower hypertension. Hypertension itself is a condition where the blood pressure against the arterial wall is too high, and it can be a life-threatening disease.
Therefore, consuming seafood can help lower high blood pressure because the fat content in seafood is very low, so there is no need to worry if consumed in large quantities. Seafood such as shrimp, crab, and lobster have high protein content, making them very good to consume.
7. Improving Body Immunity
(credit: freepik)
Another benefit of seafood is its ability to help improve body immunity. The iron content in seafood plays an important role in protecting the body from several threatening diseases. Therefore, consuming seafood such as oysters, crabs, shrimp, and clams will increase the iron content in the body, thus maintaining body immunity.
8. Good for Eye Health
(credit: freepik)
Did you know that consuming seafood regularly is believed to promote eye health? According to a study, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood can help reduce the risk of age-related eye problems. Therefore, it is important to regularly consume seafood like clams to maintain eye health.
9. Maintaining Heart Health
(credit: freepik)
The heart is one of the organs that plays an important role in the human body. Therefore, it is important to maintain heart health. The omega-3 content in seafood is very beneficial, as these omega-3s can break down the bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. It is advisable to consume one serving of seafood every week to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Those are the various benefits of seafood for the body. Therefore, do not forget to include seafood in your diet. Hopefully, it will be useful.
(kpl/dtm)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.