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Why you need more fish in your diet?

When you’re always on the go, it can be challenging to get all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. One simple solution that our nutritional counseling experts want you to know about is fish. Whether you like it in sushi or grilled, adding fish to your daily diet can give you all the benefits without having to take all the vitamins. These are some of the benefits that eating salmon, tuna, catfish or cod can provide you. 

Reduces your back pain 

You heard that right! Eating fish can help alleviate that back pain you might be experiencing. How is this possible you may ask? Well, salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation. The source of your back pain is due to your nerves feeling inflamed. 

High in nutrients 

Staying on top of getting all the nutrients you need in a day can be a hassle. If you want something that you can cook easily, taste good and has all your nutrients, eating fish is your solution. Fish is packed with nutrients that can boost your brain activity and immune system. You can get all your nutrients you need to survive in one serving of fish. These are just some of the many nutrients that fish contain

  • High-quality protein 

  • idoine 

  • Omega-3 fatty acids 

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin B2 

  • Calcium 

  • Iron 

  • Zinc

  • Magnesium 

  • Potassium

Reduces joint pain 

For those who have arthritis, incorporating fish into your diet can help reduce the pain. In addition to being full of omega-3 fatty acids salmon, also has calcitonin. This hormone can help reduce the inflammation in your joints. You’ll be able to enjoy from the pain-free in your bones.

Help with depression

Not only can consuming fish help your physical health, but also your mental health. Fish can help you with depression. Research has found that people who ate more fish than others lowered their risk for depression by 17 percent. 

Reduces the risk of heart diseases 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death for both women and men is heart disease. In the United States, 610,000 people die from heart disease. One simple way to reduce your chances of getting a stroke or heart attack is consuming fish. 

Research has found that people who consume fish at least once a week have a 15 percent lower chance of developing heart disease. This is possible because fish is high omega-3, which is beneficial for the health of the heart. 

Start searching for those fish recipes on Pinterest! Your world is about to get a whole lot fishy. Don’t forget that Wisniewski Chiropractic offers nutritional counseling that can be accompanied with your chiropractic treatment to get you on the right track. Set your appointment today.

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We’re Wisniewski Chiropractic, part of the Thrive Wellness network. Nearing our third year in our current location, we’re excited to continue bringing you personalized care and support for your wellness journey. Dr. Wisniewski is an expert in chiropractic care. We believe in healthcare that relies less on medication and more on  prevention through the use of proper diet, exercise and patient education. Our chiropractic services follow a three-part plan: relieve your pain first, address the root cause, and make a plan for your future wellness.