Weight loss: Eating fish can help you shed kilos in the right way

Some of the healthiest fish to consume for weight loss include salmon, tuna, Pacific cod, trout, sardines, mackerel, and even the desi hilsa.

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Bengaluru, First Published Nov 15, 2020, 4:36 PM IST | Last Updated Nov 15, 2020, 4:36 PM IST

A healthy body weight is generally considered to be an indicator of good health. Although it's not advisable to follow fad or crash diets to lose weight, as these might end up doing more damage than good, one must generally try to incorporate a little bit of physical activity and follow a balanced diet to maintain the body in good health.

A healthy body may also translate in a healthy mind and diet is one of the most important factors that influence your weight.

Protein is one of the nutrients that are considered as crucial for a healthy body. Protein helps maintain and repair muscle mass and is also essential for a healthy weight loss. Fish and seafood is considered by most health experts as one of the healthiest sources of protein out there. Although scientists are divided on a number of nutrition-related facts and beliefs, most of them seem to agree that fish is good for health.

Here are some of the reasons why fish can help you lose weight in a healthy way.

High quality protein: Fish is a great source of lean protein. The amount of protein packed in a portion depends on which variety of fish you opt to consume. But overall, fish is a great way of loading up on high quality protein that helps you reach your weight loss goals. Protein helps you stay full for longer and compliments your workout, helping in quick repair of muscles.

Low in calories: Being low in saturated fats, edible fish are low in calories and filling. Being a low-calorie satiating food, fish can help you stay in shape.

Healthy metabolism: Fish is rich in iodine, which is responsible for the proper functioning of the hormone thyroid. The nutrient keeps the levels of thyroid up, helping the body's metabolism on an optimal level. This, in turn, helps the body burn calories normally.

Healthy fats: Contrary to common belief, fats can actually help you lose weight, given that you know what kind of fats to include in your diet. The kind that is found in fish are omega-3 fatty acids, which have heart protective benefits and are known to promote better weight management.