| Traditionally, Asian, Mediterranean and Greenland | | | | and tuna, are particularly high in vitamin E, an |
| Eskimo populations have a higher life expectancy | | | | important antioxidant that can help reduce the risk |
| than populations in other parts of the world. What | | | | of heart disease. Minerals contained in Alaska fish |
| sets these communities apart? Some experts say | | | | species include zinc, iron, calcium and selenium. |
| a diet rich in seafood. | | | | The importance of Omega 3 fatty acids, |
| "Studying populations such as the Alaskan and | | | | contained in large amounts in Alaska Salmon, |
| Greenland Inuit, who frequently eat fatty fish or | | | | rainbow trout, sardines, mackerel and herring, has |
| marine animals rich in Omega-3's has taught us a | | | | garnered a lot of attention in recent years. The |
| great deal," says nutrition scientist Dr. Joyce | | | | American Heart Association, in 2002, strengthened |
| Nettleton. "Traditionally these native people have | | | | its recommendation about consumption of Omega |
| had very little cardiovascular disease or diabetes." | | | | 3 fatty acids, urging Americans to consume at |
| Alaska seafood is high in protein and low in | | | | least two servings of fish per week. |
| saturated fat, making it a welcome addition to a | | | | The fish nutrients contained in Omega 3 fatty |
| healthy diet. Fish nutrients are said to be | | | | acids have a host of beneficial effects. Omega 3 |
| particularly beneficial. Alaska fish species are | | | | oils are shown to reduce the risk of heart |
| suitable for grilling, broiling, sauteing, baking, | | | | disease, inflammatory processes and certain |
| poaching, steaming and smoking. Even canned | | | | cancers. Research has also shown a link between |
| seafood, like Alaska salmon, packs a healthy | | | | the consumption of Omega 3-rich foods and |
| punch. | | | | improvements or prevention of ulcerative colitis, |
| Because Alaska is located thousands of miles | | | | psoriasis, arthritis, asthma, certain kinds of mental |
| from large sources of pollution, its waters are | | | | illness, depression and lupus erythematosus. |
| among the cleanest in the world. Therefore, | | | | Pregnant women would also be interested to |
| Alaska fish nutrients can be consumed without | | | | know that an Omega 3 derivative called |
| worry about contaminating the body. Alaska fish | | | | docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can assist with brain |
| species are rich in essential vitamins, including | | | | development in very young children. |
| vitamins E, C, D and A. Some species, like cod | | | | |