A piece of fish is not enough for lunch. This Bengali love of fish has spread all over the world. However, fish is not only satisfying. Fish also has a special role in enhancing memory and nourishing the brain. At least that’s what the research says. Omega 3 fatty acids especially found in oily fish are very beneficial for the body.
American National Institutes of Health nutritionists said that omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in the formation of the walls of various cells in the body, including the brain. Research shows that people who eat fish three or more days a week have more organized and more functional brain neurons.
Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, iodine, vitamin D, phosphorus, etc. in particular oily fish (Vetki, Pomfret, Boal, Chital, Paka Rui and Katla) help to keep the brain active as well as maintain overall health. So you have to eat all these fish around the whole week.
Apart from the brain, fish is also very useful for keeping the heart healthy and blood circulation normal. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish play a significant role in preventing heart disease and blood clots in the brain. Nutritionists recommend eating fish at least three days a week with 70-75 grams if not vegetarian. A piece of fish should be eaten daily to improve memory and concentration at a young age and to avoid dementia at an older age.
Eating fish regularly reduces the risk of heart disease. A study was conducted on about 40,000 people in America. Those who ate fish just one day a week had a 15% lower risk of heart disease than others.