foods - fish
Not suitable for vegans.
All fish are useful for disorders of the Digestive System, the Reproductive System and the Heart and Circulatory System. Oily fish are also good for the skin, hair and eyes and the Bones and Joints.
Good for convalescence, pregnancy, joint disease, PMS, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, inflammatory diseases, heart protection and weight control.
Fish are wonderful sources of protein, B vitamins, Iron and zinc. Oily fish are the richest source of vitamin D. All white seafish are rich in B vitamins and iodine and virtually fat free making them ideal for everybody, especially slimmers.
Oily fish like herring, sardines, pilchards, salmon, mackerel and tuna are good sources of vitamins A, D and E and the essential Omega 3 fatty acids. They’re vital if you’re planning to get pregnant and during pregnancy as your baby’s brain is largely made of fatty tissue. All the oily fish should be eaten by people with arthritis, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, and all the other joint diseases with the exception of gout.
Nutrients
If you buy oily fish in cans, choose either the tomato sauce type, or buy them in olive oil, sunflower oil or soya oil