According to Dianna Colson, nutritionist, studies have shown that omega-3 may cause blood cholesterol levels to drop. Omega-3 is also believed to lower triglycerides and thin the blood, both of which reduce the risk of clogged blood vessels. Long thought of as brain food, fish can now be labeled as heart food as well. Sometimes I wonder if it's the consumption of the fish that benefits our brains and hearts, or maybe it's the act of fishing itself. A quiet fishing trip at sunrise may not boost your omega-3, but it will surely help your heart.
Stress seems to melt away while watching a new day dawn, bringing with it new beginnings.
And you probably won't find a better way to help your brain than to spend a couple of hours listening to nature's song without the distractions of a ringing phone or fax machine. For permission to reprint this article you must contact the Author.