Eat baked, broiled fish to boost your memory

Eat baked, broiled fish to boost your memory

A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, which appeared online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that weekly consumption of baked or broiled fish boosts memory and cognitive development.

Researchers found that those who ate baked or broiled fish at least once a week had more amount of grey matter in the areas of the brain associated with memory (4.3 percent) and cognition (14 percent). They also suggested that these individuals were more likely to have a college education compared to those who didn’t eat fish regularly. (Read: 6 health benefits of salmon fish)

Previous studies have linked improvement in brain health with consumption of foods like seeds and nuts and certain oils, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. However, this study shows no association between brain differences and blood levels of omega-3 fats. (Read: Nothing fishy about it: 5 reasons to start eating fish)

James T. Becker said that the study shows that people who ate a diet that included baked or broiled, but not fried fish have larger brain volumes in regions responsible for memory and cognition. This led them to conclude that they were tapping into a more general set of lifestyle factors that were affecting brain health of which diet is just one part.

Here are some health benefits of fish

1. Reduces the risk of dementia: Although the role of fatty fish in reducing the risk ofdementia and Alzheimer’s is debatable, there are several studies which have supported the possibility. One of the studies by Huang TL and colleagues showed that consumption of fatty fish (more than twice per week) was associated with reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Reduces inflammation: Poly unsaturated and omega-3 fats from fish play an important role in regulating inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and autoimmune diseases. like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Fights depression: Omega-3 fatty acids offer powerful protection against depression. According to an analysis, the diet of depressed individuals usually tends to be low in fish fats. A Norwegian study showed that participants having a diet rich in omega-3 fats were about 30 percent less likely to develop symptoms of depression. Read more about 6 reasons to start eating fatty fish today

With inputs from ANI