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Benefits of Fish

Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly - one or two servings weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.  Fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.  Regular consumption of fish can reduce the risk of various diseases and disorders. Selected research findings indicate the following: Asthma  - children who eat fish may be less likely to develop asthma. Brain and eyes  - fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids can contribute to the health of brain tissue and the retina (the light sensitive tissue lining the inner surface of the eye). Cancer  - the omega 3 fatty acids in fish may reduce the risk of many types of cancers by 30 to 50 per cent, especially of the oral cavity, oesophagus, colon, breast, ovary and prostate. Cardiovascular disease  - eating fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, imp