Imagine forgetting where the bathroom is. Alzheimer's can do that. Fish may prevent it.
In case you need reminding, fish is amazing stuff. Eating it once a week can cut your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 60 percent! Simply choose seafood rich in omega-3s, such as salmon, cod, haddock, and flounder. Although walnuts, canola oil, flaxseeds, and soybeans are other omega-3 options, finned food is the supreme source.
Not a fish eater but wish you were? Start with flounder or salmon -- and let a restaurant prepare it. Tastes and textures vary greatly, depending on whether fish is grilled, baked, or served sushi style, so you may find some preparations you like. If not, omega-3 fatty acids also come in capsule form, even though it's generally better to get any nutrient from food. If you do choose to take capsules, discuss it with your doctor first.
A tip for those who frequently eat fish: Choosing the right kind can limit your intake of mercury, a harmful toxin that certain species of fish (long-lived tuna, for one) easily accumulate from the environment. Fortunately, some of the fish that are highest in omega-3s are lowest in mercury, including salmon, pollock, pickled herring, and cod -- and of this group, salmon has the most omega-3 fatty acids and the least mercury. Also good to know: Canned light tuna is generally lower in mercury than fresh tuna.
RealAge Benefit: Eating at least 1 serving of fish per week can make your RealAge up to 2.7 years younger.
RealAge Smart Search: Learn more about the healthy brain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with these hand-selected results.
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In case you need reminding, fish is amazing stuff. Eating it once a week can cut your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 60 percent! Simply choose seafood rich in omega-3s, such as salmon, cod, haddock, and flounder. Although walnuts, canola oil, flaxseeds, and soybeans are other omega-3 options, finned food is the supreme source.
Not a fish eater but wish you were? Start with flounder or salmon -- and let a restaurant prepare it. Tastes and textures vary greatly, depending on whether fish is grilled, baked, or served sushi style, so you may find some preparations you like. If not, omega-3 fatty acids also come in capsule form, even though it's generally better to get any nutrient from food. If you do choose to take capsules, discuss it with your doctor first.
A tip for those who frequently eat fish: Choosing the right kind can limit your intake of mercury, a harmful toxin that certain species of fish (long-lived tuna, for one) easily accumulate from the environment. Fortunately, some of the fish that are highest in omega-3s are lowest in mercury, including salmon, pollock, pickled herring, and cod -- and of this group, salmon has the most omega-3 fatty acids and the least mercury. Also good to know: Canned light tuna is generally lower in mercury than fresh tuna.
RealAge Benefit: Eating at least 1 serving of fish per week can make your RealAge up to 2.7 years younger.
RealAge Smart Search: Learn more about the healthy brain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with these hand-selected results.
Take the RealAge Test
