Natural Health And Beauty - When Fresh May Not Be Best
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Natural Health and Beauty - When Fresh May Not Be Best
Summary
Discover why food sources of omega-3 are superior to fish oil supplements and learn how omega-3 and protein can enhance skin health. Explore why the preference for fresh over canned might be misguided.
Omega-3 and Protein: The Skin's Best Friends
Omega-3 fatty acids and protein play a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. While hair, skin, and nails are primarily composed of protein, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables are also essential for skin care.
Protein is vital for cell repair, energy levels, and blood sugar balance. It is also involved in glutathione production, a critical antioxidant for achieving natural beauty.
Lesser-Known Protein Sources
Fish is an excellent source of both protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute significantly to skin health. Oily fish like salmon, tuna, cod, and mackerel offer natural omega-3s without the reflux issues associated with many fish oil supplements. Being whole foods, these fish also contain DMAE, which protects cellular membranes and enhances skin tone. Recommended sources of DMAE include anchovies, sardines, and wild salmon.
Canned vs. Fresh Salmon: A Surprising Insight
While it might seem unusual to advocate for canned salmon over fresh, there are compelling reasons rooted in farming practices. According to Erica Angyal, author of Gorgeous Skin In 30 Days, canned salmon is often wild, providing nutritional benefits that farmed salmon may lack.
Wild salmon consume a diet rich in sea creatures like shrimp and krill, giving them their characteristic pink hue and a favorable balance of essential fatty acids. In contrast, farmed salmon are typically fed a diet of soybean pellets and cereal-based food, resulting in higher levels of saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids. These changes lower the beneficial omega-3 levels, which many people seek to increase by eating fish.
Additionally, farmed salmon, similar to poultry and beef, are often given antibiotics to maintain health. To enhance their color, both natural and synthetic additives are used, depending on the farmer's preference.
Making Better Choices
This isn’t to suggest that farmed salmon lacks omega-3 or is unhealthy; it is certainly better than nothing, and fresh fish makes a delightful meal. However, like choosing free-range eggs over battery-caged ones, opting for wild salmon is a far superior nutritional choice.
References
Erica Angyal, Gorgeous Skin In 30 Days (Lothian, 2005)
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