While reading an article yesterday I came across some very very useful information that I think would benefit all of us, especially those that don’t like fish. I didn’t include the entire article but I just thought I would share a part of the article I found rather interesting….

Fish is important because it contains Omega 3 and Omega 3 is good for the brain. Its function is to help boost blood to the brain which inturn helps in improving a person’s intellectual level.

Omega 3-Fatty Acids are very important for normal growth particularly for the blood vessels and the nerves as well as keeping our skin and other tissues youthful and supple. Research studies have revealed that in populations that consume a large quantity of fish, with a high utilization of Omega-3’s, there is reduced risk of heart disease.

As of now there is no recommended daily allowance for Omega-3’s, but studies demonstrate that consuming only 2 servings a week of fish do result in health benefits. Though, due to the mercury content of in fish, it is also recommended that consumption be restricted to 2-3 servings a week, particularly amongst children, and pregnant and nursing women since they are at a higher danger of suffering from mercury toxicity according to the American Heart Association.

The bottom line is that fish is very good for us and it is an important and vital part of a healthy diet. Prefer to eat those fish that are lowest in contaminants. Fish like cod, haddock, tilapia, flounder and trout are low in fat and mercury as well. But limit overall fish consumption and utilization to two servings (12 ounces) a week to lessen exposure to mercury.

Well I hope that this information proved useful for you all out there as it really did for me ( even for the ones that don’t like fish, so here is a valid reason to like it now.

Take care everyone & May God’s choicest blessings always be with us in good times and in bad times

Have a pleasant day!

High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure and kidney disease. There is also increasing evidence that it is a risk factor for vascular dementia.

One in three adults in the general population have high blood pressure.

Around a third of people with high blood pressure do not know that they have it, as there are no obvious symptoms. This is why it is often called the ’silent killer’.

High blood pressure is a level consistently at or above 140mmHg and/or 90mmHg.

31 per cent of men and 28 per cent of women have high blood pressure.

People with high blood pressure are three times more likely to develop heart disease and stroke and twice as likely to die from these as people with a normal blood pressure.

High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, the only way for people to know if they have the condition is to have their blood pressure regularly measured.