It’s well established that fish is an irrefutable vital source of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA). These are the “good” fats that your body needs to stop blood clots, maintain fluid in your cells and reduce inflammation, pain and swelling throughout your body. With omega-3s doing all of that for your wellbeing, you’d think they could put their feet up, have a cup of tea, and leave it to something else to improve your wellness in other areas – but omega-3s still have a little something extra up their sleeve (if, you know, fish had sleeves…)
Oily fish is a natural anti-ageing product, which could help you to ditch expensive creams and treatments and keep you looking beautiful from the outside in. The quality of your skin reflects what’s going on inside your body, and so just treating bad skin with a moisturiser isn’t enough – anti-ageing wellness is more than skin deep. Eating fish takes care of your internal health, and fish oil can also help to reduce dryness in your skin. Consuming fish oil gives your body the essential oils it needs to soothe and reduce blemishes, such as spots and scars.
Your body cannot produce EFAs, and so you need to consume them through fish oil in order to get the skin repair, moisture content, and overall flexibility that you deserve. As an added bonus, fish oil makes your nails look smoother and stronger, and gives your hair an appearance of lustre, healthiness and shine. Fish oils have also been shown to help in weight loss. White fish is low in calories, high in protein and very low in fat, and research shows that this kind of fish is therefore super-healthy and very good for weight control. Try replacing some of the red meat in your diet with white fish, and your waistline will thank you.
Finally, when you’ve sorted your skin and lost all that weight, you’re going to need to tone up your muscles. Luckily, fish can help with this too! Omega-3s are the best kind of fat for muscle toning, and it helps to speed up your body’s ability to burn fat. The protein levels of fish also help you to feel full, so you’ll take in fewer calories and burn more. These proteins also are a vital part of your body’s generation of amino acids, which you need to rebuild your muscle tissues after the wear and tear of a workout.