A study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that omega-3 fatty acids reduced aggression, regardless of age or gender.
00Heart disease is 80-90% preventable with proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications
Heart Health, ResearchCoronary heart disease is 90% preventable with proper diet and exercise per American Heart Association.
10Research Shows Omega-3 Can Support Your Brain Through Bouts Of Loneliness
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, ResearchSeafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA which along vitamin D help regulate the production, release, and function of serotonin. Social isolation affects the activation of our serotonergic pathways—but omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D have an important role in the actions of these pathways and are thus, critical nutrients for everyone but especially people who are dealing with loneliness.
00Increased intake of omega-3s may help alleviate some symptoms of bipolar disorder
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, ResearchA study in The Journal Bipolar Disorders suggests that individuals with bipolar disorder who adjust their intake of specific fatty acids may experience less variability in their moods.
00People who regularly eat fish are 20% less likely to have depression than their peers
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, ResearchPeople who regularly eat fish are 20 percent less likely than their peers to have depression. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association has endorsed the fatty acids in fish as an effective part of depression treatment.
00People who eat fish frequently have 14% larger brain hippocampus – the big memory and learning center
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, ResearchPeople who eat fish frequently have 14% larger brain hippocampus – the big memory and learning center
00A diet high in the omega-3 fats and low in omega-6 fats showed a decreased frequency and severity of headaches
Brain Health, Pain Management, ResearchA diet high in the omega-3 fats found in fish and shellfish, and low in omega-6 fats found in many processed foods, showed a decreased frequency and severity of headaches. Participants ate foods including wild salmon, albacore tuna, and trout while minimizing sources of omega-6 fats such as corn, soybean, and canola oils.
00Higher blood levels of omega–3 fatty acids had a risk reduction of sudden cardiac death of 80-90%
Heart Health, ResearchA study that followed 22,071 male physicians over 17 years found that those with the highest blood level of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids compared to those with the lowest blood level had an 80-90% risk reduction in sudden cardiac death.
00Study shows eating seafood 2x week reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by 36%
Heart Health, ResearchA Harvard study found that eating approximately one to two 3 oz. servings of fatty fish a week—salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, or sardines—reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by 36 percent.
00Breaking News from American Heart Association: “Keep saying yes to fish twice a week for heart health”
Heart Health, ResearchA scientific advisory released May 2018 from the American Heart Association reaffirms the Association’s recommendation to eat two servings of fish per week.
00Older adults with highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids lived on average 2.2 years longer
Healthy Aging, ResearchA study found that older adults who had the highest blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish lived, on average, 2.2 years longer than those with lower levels.
00USDA/HHS: The 2020-2025 DGA recommends a shift towards healthy eating patterns, which include a variety of protein foods including more seafood. The general population should eat at least 6 ounces of seafood per week with the aim to take in at least 250 mg per day of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should eat at least 6 ounces of seafood per week for omega-3 fatty acid DHA to improve infant health outcomes
00It is important to remember that our daily food choices influence our mental health as much as other self-care such as physical activity, connecting with friends and family, and sleep. And the evidence is strong that seafood is brain food.
00Omega-3 fatty acid DHA supports better outcome for baby brain and eye health
Maternal and Infant Health, ResearchThe Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is critical for the development of the nervous system, especially during the first year of life according to a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
00Scientific Review Shows Children of Mothers Who Ate Seafood Can Gain an Average of 7.7 IQ Points
Maternal and Infant Health, ResearchA paper published by a group of 13 leading dietary fats scientists highlights the tremendous health benefits from consuming seafood for infant and adolescent brain development.
00Eat Seafood While Pregnant: All Benefits, No Harm Says Renown Harvard Professor
Maternal and Infant Health, ResearchDr. Emily Oken of Harvard Medical School concludes science shows that seafood consumption by pregnant women is in fact beneficial for baby brain development and shows no harm.
00The FDA 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Recommend That Pregnant Woman Eat at Least 2 Servings of Seafood Per Week
Dietary Guidelines, Maternal and Infant Health, ResearchThe National Coalition for Infant Health, together with Neonatology Today, released seafood advice for mothers and their babies. The FDA 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Recommend That Pregnant Woman Eat at Least 2 Servings of Seafood Per Week
00Fish literally saves lives. Eating seafood two to three times per week reduces the risk of death from any health-related cause by 17 percent.
00Dietary Guidelines recommend eating 6 oz. of seafood per week, 250 mg of omega-3 fatty acids EPA+DHA per day
Dietary Guidelines, ResearchThe 2020-2025 DGA recommends a shift towards healthy eating patterns, which include a variety of protein foods including more seafood.
00Often times when you think of warm comfort foods, seafood dishes may not be the first to come to mind. But seafood isn’t just a warmer-weather delight, there are plenty of recipes to keep you full and comforted in the colder months!
20As consumers, most of us struggle to figure out what’s considered “good” to eat these days. There’s a glut of nutrition information circulating online, and even experts have differing viewpoints. What about seafood – should I choose wild-caught or farmed seafood? Linda Cornish, SNP founder and president, weighs in on seafood sourcing.
00Each year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes the importance of making healthy and informed decisions when it comes to food in order to develop sustainable eating habits.
11SNP's Jessica Miller highlights simple ways to eat seafood twice a week and get heart-healthy omega-3s to celebrate American Heart Month.
00U.S. News & World Report reached out to SNP to learn the best ways to purchase and prepare seafood.
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