How to consume more Omega-3’s in your diet: fish, fish, and more fish. Omega-3 DHA has been shown to fight the plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. As we prioritize playing golf later on in life, we also want to prioritize consuming as many Omega-3’s through a natural diet to maintain a sharp mind out on the course. Salmon is an excellent source of this.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. Wild-Caught Salmon Fillet (35g protein, 10g Fat which include beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acids) 

Nutrient Breakdown:

Salmon:

• Excellent source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3’s found in salmon have anti-obesity effects, regulate hunger hormones, and have anti-inflammatory properties. What does this mean for a golfer? Introducing salmon as a post-round fuel promotes a healthy body composition to maximize your health out on the course.
• In the Omega-3 family is a form of the fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in animal sources like salmon. DHA is able to make its way into the brain to improve cognitive function. Omega-3’s like DHA is what actually hold your brain cells together and without them, your brain cells can’t communicate. Golf is a mental game, and a sharp mind on the course results in better play.
• It is important to note the differences between farm-raised vs wild-caught salmon. Wild-caught salmon have a higher concentration of Omega-3’s and are typically healthier fish compared to farm-raised. The vast majority of data shows that when these fish are allowed to eat their natural diet, they are more nutritious to consume. Farm-raised salmon consume unnatural diets consisting of antibiotics, synthetic hormones, grains, and typically have a food coloring additive to them to make them appear like the color of wild-caught salmon. “You are what you eat ate,” holds true here. If able to, choose wild-caught over farm-raised, but all salmon is still a relatively nutritious option.
• Eat the skin! The skin on salmon contains the highest concentrations of Omega-3’s on the fish.

References:

Shawn, Stevenson. “Eat Smarter.” Little, Brown Company, 2021.  

Naidoo, Uma, MD. “This Is Your Brain On Food.” Little, Brown Company, 2020.

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