9. It can lower risk of chronic disease.
While the research is ongoing, diets that include lots of fish, veggies, fruit, 100% whole grains, legumes, low-fat dairy, nuts and seeds have been overwhelmingly linked to a lower risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
10. It’s especially great for moms.
Eating salmon while pregnant or nursing can bolster fetal brain development. One main reason is that salmon is chock-full of DHA, a type of polyunsaturated fat that’s readily available in oily fish. It’s also a good source of choline, another contributor to good cognitive health.