“Oily Fish Can Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis . . .” (Science Daily):
For the first time, the intake of oily fish has been demonstrated to have a protective effect against the development of RA, reducing an individual’s risk by 20-30%.
This is according to a large-scale study conducted in Sweden, where they know their oily fish. Apparently consuming one oily fish a week is enough to lower a person’s risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The same study found that smoking and experiencing psychological stress at work increase the risk of developing RA.
I don’t think anyone would be surprised that smoking and stress are bad for you; this is just one more way they are bad. It’s the oily fish that I find interesting. I’m putting together the ideal anti-aging diet. So far, it consists of red wine and oily fish. The article does not mention a particular oily fish, but I’m thinking herring.
Here are some great herring recipes. Enjoy!
Macy Swain | 16-Jun-08 at 12:58 pm | Permalink
So far I like this diet. Can sour dough bread from the Farmers’ Market also qualify? A loaf of bread, a glass of wine, and…an oily fish. Hmm…doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. But still.
Cathy Akers-Jordan | 17-Jun-08 at 8:52 am | Permalink
Let’s all be thankful the study wasn’t done in Norway so we don’t have to eat Lutefisk!