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health-and-nutrition1 year ago

Eating Small Fish Whole Linked to Longer Life, Study Finds

A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that eating small fish whole, such as sardines and whitebait, may reduce the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality in Japanese women. The research, which analyzed data from over 80,000 participants, suggests that the nutritional benefits of small fish, including omega-3 fatty acids and lower mercury levels, contribute to these protective effects. This dietary practice, common in Japan, could offer significant health benefits and potentially reduce the burden of chronic diseases like cancer.

health2 years ago

Surprising Seafood: Harvard Reveals the Most Nutritious Choices

Harvard experts suggest that incorporating smaller fish and bivalves, such as herring, mackerel, sardines, clams, and mussels, into your seafood diet can provide a higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and essential micronutrients like zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. These smaller fish are also rich in calcium and vitamin D due to consuming the entire fish, including skin and bones. Additionally, smaller fish have lower levels of mercury compared to larger carnivorous fish. Canned options are convenient and cost-effective, with sardines being a recommended choice for their affordability and omega-3 content.