Ocean Raised Salmon

Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all the essential amino acids.  Salmon contains vitamins A, D, B6 and B2, as well as niacin and riboflavin.  Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus are also readily available in salmon.   The fats in Ocean farmed Salmon are predominantly un-saturated and provide incredible health benefits.   They have been shown to have four times the amount of Omega-3 Fatty Acids than other fish.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to prevent heart attacks, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, minimize arthritis symptoms, reduce hypertension, and control blood glucose levels.  Before the 1930’s when fish was a main source of food, the occurrence of heart related deaths were low compared to todays numbers.  Today people are eating less nutrient dense processed foods that contain little or no Omega-3 fatty Acids. Thus, leading to numerous health problems and death.  If you know someone who it’s a relatively clean diet along with large amounts of fish, have they had many health problems?  Probably not!  If you find it hard to get enough fish in during the week, be sure to take a fish oil supplement, the best being Cod Liver Oil.

Salmon is an excellent food both for young athletes and older athletes because of it’s Omega-3’s and high protein content.   Ocean-farmed salmon provides as much high-quality, complete protein per mouthful as chicken, ground beer or pork.   Salmon contains sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids required by the body for growth and maintenance of muscle tissue.   In addition to essential amino acids, high quality proteins help maintain an active metabolism, which plays an integral role in maintaining a healthy weight.