Surprising benefits of eating fish: beat cervical cancer and heart disease

Fish in Kenya is presumed to be a favourite delicacy but few are aware of the medical benefits they stand to gain by consuming it. One of the vitamins contained in fish is Vitamin B complex which contains a wide range of vitamin B elements. The benefits of each of these vitamins in terms of the health conditions they may help to prevent are outlined as below.

Vitamin B12 helps in lowering the risk of cervical cancer.  The body contains deposits of Vitamin B12 which are stored in the liver. But when there is a deficiency, certain symptoms become more prevalent. These symptoms include anaemia, sores in the mouth, dementia, memory loss, slow reflexes, and numbness in one’s feet and hands among others. By eating fish, especially the type naturally bred in Kenya’s L.Victoria, you prevent such health issues.

More significantly, the vitamin B12 found in fish is very helpful for brain health; especially in preventing brain shrinkage. A 2008 study conducted on aged people indicated that older persons with deficiency in vitamin B12 tended to experience brain shrinkage; accompanied by other health issues including memory loss and dementia. In addition to these, B12 helps in preventing heart disease.  

So why eat fish instead of buying B12 supplements? The vitamins have been proven to be most effective when naturally extracted from food. Besides, use of supplements puts one at the risk of consuming an excess of these vitamins. This could, ironically, cause the same health issues that the vitamins have been known to reduce.

At LEFi, we exclusively source for fish that is naturally bred in a natural habitat. These contain the elements and vitamins described; hence they are more beneficial to your health. Fish is most suitable when taken at least twice a week. 

Fish is good for pregnancy

Research has shown that regular intake of fish by expectant mothers promotes normal growth and development in Children. Fish intake has been positively linked to the birth of children with better brain functioning and motor skills. Some of the recommended species of fish good for pregnant women include Tilapia, salmon, catfish, and trout. In Kenya, the species readily available would be Tilapia and Catfish found in L.Victoria & other fresh water lakes.

The main interest of any expecting mother is to give birth to a healthy baby. This is a universal interest and one that has motivated research on factors likely to contribute positively to healthy births being realised. Numerous studies by professional health bodies around the world have consistently indicated that intake of fish among pregnant women does improve the brain health and the motor skills of their children.

But there needs to be caution as excess omega fats in pregnant women could be harmful. Fish rich in omega 3 such as oily sea fish ought to be consumed not more than twice a week. But species such as Tilapia with considerably lower levels of omega 3 are safe for regular consumption. The positive contribution of fish to brain development continues way after the birth of the children. In fact, it is advised that children younger than 5years be fed with plenty of fish for optimum brain development.

LEFi provides the Kenyan consumer with the best quality of naturally bred Tilapia which is prepared with utmost care. It is safe for consumption; especially for pregnant women who would want to take every necessary precaution to ensure that their unborn babies develop in the best way possible. The fish is exclusively sourced from L.Victoria: Africa’s largest lake and the source of high quality fish in Kenya.

Kenyan fish for a healthy heart

Heart attacks and other related cardiovascular diseases have become more prolific killers in the society. This is partly due to changing lifestyles with high cholesterol meals being a regular component at the diner table. Fish provides a solution for this. Some species of Kenyan fish such as Tilapia are known to be some of the lowest cholesterol meals. They provide high quality protein, rare vitamins such as vitamin B complex, and crucial elements such as Omega 3 fatty acids. These work to collectively reduce clogging in arteries and veins, as well as general heart health. Research findings have been consistent linking good heart health to regular fish intake.

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