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No doubt you've started thinking about all the salads you're going to eat when you start trimming down next year. But those salads might work better if you add a little salmon.
Here's why: It seems that fish oil, besides boosting your heart health, may also help you burn fat. And if you add fish oil to your diet and you exercise, you could really boost your calorie burning!
Omega-3s, Please
Fish oil is full of anti-inflammatory and artery-clearing omega-3 fatty acids that help protect your ticker. (Read this article to learn how much fish you need to eat to help keep your brain young, too.) But these fatty acids may also help fuel your metabolism.
In a study, overweight people who took fish oil supplements daily and walked 3 days a week for 12 weeks lost a significant amount of weight and body fat. To find out which vitamins and supplements you need to stay young, and how much you should take, visit the YOU: Staying Young Center.
Good-for-You Fish
Which fish are highest in omega-3s yet lowest in mercury? Read this RealAge Tip to find out.
RealAge Benefit:
Eating nonfried fish three times a week can make your RealAge up to 3 years younger.
Combining fish-oil supplements with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Hill, A. M., Buckley, J. D., Murphy, K. J., Howe, P. R., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2007 May;85(5):1267-1274.
