Fresh fish is one of Dr. Weil's favorite foods, in part because of its health benefits. Consider the following:

1. Populations that eat fish regularly live longer and generally experience less chronic disease than populations that consume little or no fish. This may be because fish provides high-quality protein without the saturated fat present in meat and poultry, or that fish in a diet may simply replace at least some meat.
2. Certain types of fish - especially oily fish from cold northern waters - provide omega-3 fatty acids, the anti-inflammatory, unsaturated fats our bodies need for optimum health. Most Americans are deficient in omega-3s and as a result are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammatory disorders, and mental and emotional problems. Research suggests that supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids not only reduces health risks but can also help treat depression, bipolar disorder, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Dr. Weil recommends 2-6 servings per week of fish that are high in omega-3s, such as wild salmon, herring, sardines and black cod - all part of his anti-inflammatory diet.

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