Fish oils carry a range of vital health related benefits. Most of the health benefits are attributed to the presence of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Various types of fish carry a substantial source of fish oil, with the most common types to obtain oil from being albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and salmon. It is crucial to remember the type of fish used and the purity standards followed in the refining the oil dictate the quality of the fish oil.

The health benefits of fish oil include the following:
Heart Disease – According to studies conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA), omega 3 is effective in reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The risk of heart diseases and heart arrhythmias is substantially reduced because of the wealth of fish oil in omega 3.

Weight Loss – The university of South Australia has claimed fish oil improves the efficacy of exercise in reducing weight. Volunteers who were given fish oil diet showed greater weight loss as compared to those who did not consume fish oil diet. Combining exercise with fish oil had ever greater effects on body shape and body composition of patients.

Blood Circulation – By reducing triglyceride and serum cholesterol levels, it is believed the best fish oil has the ability to improve blood circulation.

Immunity – Frequent consumption of fish oil increases a persons immunity, it is believed. The omega 3 fatty acids present in fish oils help resist common diseases such as the cold, cough or flu. Furthermore, fish oil is also beneficial to patents suffering from lupus, a disease characterised by the attacks of the immune stystem.

Arthritis – Usage of fish oils is helpful for treated arthritis, theumatism, Raynaud’s symptoms and similar conditions. In the case of Osteoarthritis, fish oil is believed to be helpful in reducing the impact of enzymes that destroy cartilages.

Depression and Anxiety – Again, due to the presence of omega 3 fatty acids, fish oil is good for relieving depression, sadness, anxiety, restlessness, mental fatigue, stress, decreased sexual desire, suicidal tendencies as well as other nervous disorders. In addition, research conducted on prisoners has shown when prisoners were fed with sea food containing higher amount of omega 3 fatty acids, there was a significant drop in murder rates.

Fish oil is also known to be beneficial for other health related reasons such as for eye disorders, skin care, acne, diabetes, ulcers and also beneficial during pregnancy, as the DHA present in fish oil helps the development of eyes and brain of the baby.

The favourite a weeknight meal I cook often is Salmon in a different ways of. This is definately delicious, it’s worth cooking.

Recettly I prepared for a dinner a parmesan-crumbed baked Salmon and it was fantastic tasty.
Ingredients (serves 4)

1/2 cup fresh multi-grain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 (about 200g each) thick white fish steaks (such as blue eye or kingfish)
olive oil cooking spray
steamed green beans, boiled chat potatoes and lemon wedges, to serve

How to do?
Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, lemon rind, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Drizzle mixture with oil. Stir until breadcrumbs are coated in oil.

Press breadcrumb mixture onto flesh-side of fish fillets to form an even topping.

Place fish, skin-side down, onto a baking tray. Spray with oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until crumbs are light golden and fish is just cooked through. Serve with steamed beans, potatoes and lemon wedges.