For the last couple of months I’ve had a wild obsession with fishy food, considering I don’t know much about the health benefits of eating seafood. And so you know, I have not been indulging in just any seafood; but grilled salmon from one of my favorite restaurants.

The other day, while making my fishy order, the waiter told me that if I don’t watch out, I’ll turn into a salmon one of these fine days. That got me thinking, should I not be reaping some benefits from eating all these salmon? And just before I could put my fork and knife down, the good folks over at Flooka, that seafood restaurant in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, reached over with their health benefits of eating seafood. What a coincidence I must say!

Since folk across the world have been fishing for their nutrition for over 40,000 years, fish has become one of the planet’s most traded food commodities. In addition, this fishy ingredient is packed with countless health benefits, not to mention it never goes out of style.

Health Benefits of Eating Seafood at Flooka by Flooka

From weekly fish-filled Wednesday feasts to Paella Nights on Thursdays, Flooka has long been a dining favourite for seafood lovers and those in the know of the fishy benefits.

Flooka’s Calamari is a Good Source of Omega 3

Fish, not just calamari, is packed with Omega 3 fatty acids. Omegas 3’s have been named ‘fat burning fats’ as they can increase your metabolism, and we all know what that means. I guess this is one of those health benefits of eating seafood that I’m noticing (or it might be something else).

Dig into Kraydes Prawns for Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is a common health problem among a sizeable number of people. The Vitamin is fat-soluble, and functions just like a steroid hormone in the body building muscles. A 3-ounce serving of prawns has 129 IU, about 32 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin D. It’s that easy.

Prevent Heart Related Diseases with Grilled Fish of the Day

Studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly seem to have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes and death from heart disease. Hurray for me and my grilled salmon. Actually, in one study of more than 40,000 male health professionals in the States, those who regularly ate one or more servings of fish per week had a 15% lower risk of heart disease.

Fish Taouk Helps Prevent and Treat Depression

Fish helps in fighting and reducing the risk of mental and psychological depression. Some studies show that people suffering from bipolar disorder improved in mood with regular intake of fish and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Lobster Salad Reduces Risk of Autoimmune Diseases

Many health issues like hair fall, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, etc. can occur because of an autoimmune disease. Many studies have suggested that regular intake of omega-3s or cod liver oil can reduce the incidences of autoimmune disease. No cod liver for me though; I think I’ll stick to my salmon and the occasional prawns, or simple omega 3 supplements.

So if you need a reason to eat fishy food, there it is. And if you keep up, sooner or later you might start reaping the health benefits of eating seafood. Not unless you are allergic, in which case I strongly suggest you see your medical practitioner before attempting to eat or touching any fishy food.

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