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March 9, 2021 In Health Benefits, Healthy Eating By casaonbrady

Salmon, And Its Many Health Benefits

In this article, we will discuss the many health benefits of salmon. For instance, consuming salmon decreases inflammation, lowers blood pressure, improves arterial function, and reduces your risk of cancer. This fatty fish is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. You meet your omega-3 fatty acid needs when you consume at least two salmon servings per week. Furthermore, experts recommended you consume at least two 100g portions of the fish per week.

Consuming salmon is an excellent source of protein. As a result, protein, just as we discussed in our blog health benefits of lamb chops, is considered an essential nutrient your body needs. Your body does not produce the protein you need; therefore, you have to get it from your diet. A 3.5-ounce serving of Salmon (Daily Intake) contains 24 grams of protein. Consequently, it’s a great source of protein.

These days, it’s vital to focus on excellent health and quality of life, that is, better well-being. There are many nutrients and vitamins we need to help us get there, but vitamin b takes the cake. Consuming vitamin b helps improve energy levels, cell metabolism, and brain function. Also, vitamin b helps promote red blood cell growth, good eyesight, good digestion, healthy appetite, and muscle tone. According to a Healthline.com article written by Emily Cronckleton and medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen,

The RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) of vitamin b should be as follows for women.

1) Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 18% of the RDI – 1.1mg

2) Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 29% of the RDI – 1.1mg

3) Vitamin B3 (niacin): 50% of the RDI -14mg

4) Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 19% of the RDI – 5mg

5) Vitamin B6: 47% of the RDI – 1.3mg

6) Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 7% of the RDI – 400mg

7) Vitamin B12: 51% of the RDI – 2.4mcg

The RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) of vitamin b should be as follows for men.

1) Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 18% of the RDI – 1.2mg

2) Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 29% of the RDI – 1.3mg

3) Vitamin B3 (niacin): 50% of the RDI -16mg

4) Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 19% of the RDI – 5mg

5) Vitamin B6: 47% of the RDI – 1.3mg

6) Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 7% of the RDI – 400mg

7) Vitamin B12: 51% of the RDI – 2.4mcg

We gave you three great reasons to consume salmon that will promote health and quality of life. However, there are many other health benefits that you should know about, so keep reading.

Potassium, classified as an electrolyte, is one of the most abundant minerals in the body; however, a vast majority is in your cells. 80% can be found in your muscles, while the remaining 20% is in your bones, liver, and red blood cells. Consequently, potassium is one of the essential minerals a human needs. Moreover, salmon provides 18% of the RDI of Potassium per 3.5 ounces.

Among other fresh and saltwater fish, salmon is loaded with Selenium, moreover consuming 3.5 ounces of salmon provides about 60% of Selenium’s RDI. The antioxidant properties in selenium help protect your cells from damage. Casablanca’s Grilled Salmon Dinner provides your recommended daily intake (RDI) of Selenium.

Foods in your diet containing the Antioxidant Astaxanthin, for instance, Casablanca’s salmon dinner, provide many health benefits. Salmon contains between 0.4-3.8mg of astaxanthin per 3.5oz. Astaxanthin helps treat serious diseases, for example, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Stroke. Moreover, astaxanthin can improve sleep, prevent sunburn and male infertility.

Consuming two salmon servings per week increased omega-3 blood levels by 8–9% and decreased omega-6 levels. May Benefit Weight Control. Research suggests that the omega-3 fats in salmon and other fatty fish may promote weight loss and decrease belly fat in overweight individuals.

Can Help Fight Inflammation. Consuming daily 3 ounces (80 grams) of salmon and other fatty fish led to reductions in the inflammatory markers TNF-a and IL-6. May Protect Brain Health. People with normal brain function who consumed fatty fish regularly have more grey matter in their brains.

Consuming salmon could reduce their risk of memory problems later in life. Delicious and Versatile. Salmon is undeniably delicious. It has a unique, delicate flavor with a less “fishy” taste than much other fatty fish, such as sardines and mackerel. It is also extremely versatile. You can steam, sautée, smoke, grill, bake, or poach. It can also be served raw in sushi and sashimi.

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January 26, 2021 In Health Benefits, Healthy Eating By casaonbrady

Lamb Chops Have Many Health Benefits, Here Are Five.

Consuming a moderate portion of lamb chops that have been mildly cooked is both safe and healthy. Lamb, common red meat used in Mediterranean and American fares, is safe to eat if you are trying to watch your cholesterol levels, in moderation, of course. Choosing the right cut of lamb and preparing it healthily is a big factor. In short, Casablanca Restaurants takes care of that for you.

Eating lamb every day has negative health benefits because your body already produces all of the cholesterol you need. For Instance, Cooked lamb has an equal amount of saturated fat and mono-saturated fatty acids. Saturated fat can increase cholesterol level raising levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), considered bad cholesterol. Monosaturated fatty acids can lower your cholesterol so eating them in moderation results in many more health benefits.

High consumption of overcooked processed meat, according to some studies, increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, and high cholesterol. When consuming mildly-cooked, lean lamb, consume it no more than a couple of times a week, as you already produce all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Five Important Health Benefits of Lamb Chops

▪️A Fantastic Source of Iron
▫️ As a red meat, lamb inherently has a lot more iron than other protein sources like chicken or fish.
🔹 Consuming lamb is a healthy dietary option, as a result, you can help to improve and prevent iron deficiency and anemia symptoms.

▪️A Vitamin B Powerhouse
▫️ Lamb is an awesome source of B12. Consume just 3 ounces of lamb meat, which will result in half of most people’s daily B12 requirements.
🔹 Eating Lamb results in the consumption of vitamin B12 and other B vitamins, helps our nervous systems function as they should, and ensure that the actual nerve cells are in a healthy state.

▪️A Way to Boost Your Immune System
▫️ Consuming just 3 ounces of lamb contains 4.4 mg zinc, which is 30% of our daily value.
🔹 Zinc is essential to optimal immune health, along with wound healing, DNA, and protein synthesis.

▪️Anti-Inflammatory Assets
▫️ Lamb does contain fat, but a significant portion of that fat is anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.
🔹 Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). As a result, you lose fat and improve lean muscle mass.

▪️A Healthy Source of Protein ▫️ If you consume just one 3 ounce serving of lamb meat, which contains over 23 grams of protein.
🔹 Protein does so much for the body, including providing it with slow-burning, sustainable fuel. It also helps your body build, repair, and maintain muscle mass.

The Healthiest Methods To Cooking Lamb

When cooking different cuts of lamb, it’s best to use the proper methods. Like for instance, when cooking a shoulder cut, making a stew is the healthiest option. When cooking ground lamb, doing a “healthy sautéed” is best, according to www.whfoods.com

How the sheep are raised and fed on the farm is equally important to the health benefits. It has as much to do with the cut of lamb, cooking methods, and how often you consume it. The best way to cook lamb chops is “medium/rare” with an inner temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The reason being is, most of the micro-organisms on this kind of meat are on the outside. Therefore, lamb doesn’t need to be cooked as thoroughly as poultry.

Lamb Options At Casablanca

Lamb has always been a large part of Casablanca’s menu and will be a large part long into the future. Our lamb chops dinner is one of our customer favorites and remains our top-selling dish. Our lamb chops are charcoal-grilled to specification, but, for health benefits, we recommend ordering them medium/rare.

Casablanca also offers lamb kifta as a kabob and a burger, a recipe dating back more than 60 years. We offer popular dishes like our lamb kabob dinner, baked lamb dinner, and on special occasions, lamb shank. For more information about the health benefits of lamb, this article goes into specific details about it Read More