Seafood includes all manner of fish and shellfish, including shrimp and lobster. It is extremely popular throughout the world, in part because it is delicious. Moreover, seafood is very healthy and nutritious. Below are some key benefits of making fish, crustaceans, and mollusks a regular part of your diet.

What Are the Benefits of Eating Seafood?

1. Improves Brain Function

Cognitive function declines as people age, but you can decrease the rate of decline by consuming seafood. People who ate even one fish or shellfish meal per week showed a 10% slower rate of cognitive decline than those who did not. Moreover, those who ate two seafood meals per week showed 13% less decline in brain function than those who didn't. You can increase your odds of avoiding dementia and Alzheimer's disease by adding fish to your menu.

2. Helps Prevent Vascular Problems

Strokes and heart attacks are among the world's leading causes of death. Both are caused or exacerbated by arterial blockage. Fatty fish like salmon and tuna are good sources of omega-3 fats, which reduce this risk. Omega-3s are compounds that studies show reduce the amount of plaque which sticks in your arteries. Those who eat seafood one or more times per week reduced their chances of vascular events by 15%.

3. Reduces Arthritis Pain

The omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish also produce another important benefit when consumed regularly. They reduce inflammation and swelling in the body, which also help reduce or eliminate arthritis and joint pain. If you experience hand, knee, or hip pain, uncomfortable swelling, or redness in the joints, you may get relief by consuming seafood regularly.

If you seek delicious dishes fresh from the sea, stop by LoLo's Seafood Shack in New York, NY. Their shrimp bar and surf and turf options have been drawing customers to South Harlem from all over the five boroughs since 2014. "Lolo" is a Caribbean term for restaurants that serve traditional foods with local seasoning and flavors. They also cater events and offer happy hour drink specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. View their seafood menu on their website or call (646) 649-3356 to discuss dining room hours or catering.