| Perhaps, like millions of other people, you are | | | | systems. In developing children these nutrients are |
| watching your diet, and you wonder, is Alaskan | | | | especially crucial for proper development. Omega-3 |
| smoked salmon a good dietary choice for you? | | | | fatty acids can even help stabilize you mood. So the |
| Rejoice, because dieticians and doctors alike have | | | | next time you're feeling blue, grab yourself some |
| declared that the health benefits of this delectable | | | | Alaskan smoked salmon. |
| treat are abundant. Even if you aren't watching what | | | | Cholesterol |
| you eat and simply love the flavor of smoked salmon | | | | These days everyone is watching out for their |
| you can appreciate the health benefits brought on by | | | | cholesterol. Don't you wish there was a food that |
| eating it. We'll help you by breaking down the | | | | could fight back against those evil VLDL's? Well, you |
| benefits further. | | | | may have your answer in Alaskan smoked salmon. |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | | | | An American study completed in March of 2007 has |
| Everywhere you turn these days; it seems someone | | | | found that patients who ingest at least four grams |
| is talking about Omega-3 fatty acids. Now it's my | | | | of Omega-3 fatty acids per day lowered their |
| turn to add my two cents worth. This magical | | | | triglycerides by 45% and their VLDL levels by 50% |
| unsaturated fatty acid in your Alaskan smoked | | | | on average. Imagine, cutting your cholesterol in half |
| salmon provide a plethora of health benefits, and are | | | | while eating a food you enjoy, like Alaskan smoked |
| the major reason why eating smoked salmon is so | | | | salmon. This sounds like a dream come true! |
| beneficial. We'll go into detail later about what | | | | Joint Health |
| Omega-3 fatty acids can do for you. Suffice it to say | | | | Maybe you play sports or are a runner; both activities |
| that they are an essential part of your diet, and one | | | | that can have a high impact on your joints. Or say |
| of the best places to find them is in oily fishes such | | | | you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, which can |
| as salmon! | | | | render your hands almost unusable. If you eat |
| Heart Health | | | | Omega-3 fatty acids on a regular basis however, you |
| One of the major health benefits of Omega-3 fatty | | | | may escape much of the pain of swollen and painful |
| acids is the boost they give to your heart. If eaten | | | | joints. Studies done have shown that people who |
| regularly they can reduce the risk of coronary heart | | | | ingest sufficient quantities of Omega-3 fatty acids |
| disease and also the chances of having a primary or | | | | suffer from less inflammation and swelling in the |
| secondary heart attack. If taken in amounts of one | | | | joints, and arthritis sufferers feel some alleviation as |
| gram per day, a study found that Omega-3 can | | | | well. Eating Alaskan smoked salmon on a regular basis |
| reduce the risk of death from sudden cardiac arrest | | | | ia a great way to add Omega-3 fatty acids to your |
| by 45%. That's a huge benefit! Omega-3 can even | | | | diet. |
| help calm irregular heartbeats. The American Heart | | | | But I'm on a Diet! |
| Association recommends that people eat at least | | | | That's just fine! Alaskan smoked salmon has the |
| two servings of oily fish per week, such as Alaskan | | | | good kind of (unsaturated) fats, and contains no |
| smoked salmon. For people with heart problems, | | | | carbs. It's also full of healthy proteins, which help you |
| there really is no more beneficial snack. | | | | feel full longer and also provide essential fuel for your |
| Brain Health | | | | body. Alaskan smoked salmon can be found on many |
| Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the most | | | | menus and at many gatherings, so you always have |
| important nutrients for our brain. They have been | | | | a healthy option to choose from. |
| shown to alleviate the affects of disorders such as | | | | Now that you know the truth about how wonderful |
| schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Omega-3 fatty | | | | Alaskan smoked salmon is for your body, you have |
| acids, such as those found in Alaskan smoked | | | | no excuse not to have some for a snack right this |
| salmon, help build grey matter in our brains and coat | | | | second. We won't keep you waiting. |
| the myelin sheaths that protect our nervous | | | | |