Smart Protein

Smart Protein
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP
By Jorge Cruise, LifeScript Fitness Coach
Friday, June 20, 2008
They say fish is brain food, and I say it’s certainly a smart choice – for your muscles, that is! You need a healthy dose of daily protein to help create new lean muscle, and fish is one of the best protein sources around. Besides being a source of quality protein, certain types of cold-water fatty fish also contain beneficial levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Among their many benefits, these special fats have been shown to help reduce muscle soreness after a workout. Omega-3s also help boost your mood, reduce your appetite and give your skin a radiant glow. Which type of fish should you eat? I recommend you stick with wild salmon, which is very rich in omega-3s. Also, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, salmon is the least likely fish to contain contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury, making it safe for consumption, especially by pregnant and nursing women.