Here’s Why Women Should Eat Sardines And Small Fish Now
You may have heard the expression that says something is insignificant by referring it to “small fish” as opposed to a big fish to fry? Well this is big news for why you should enjoy the small fries. Not necessarily fried of course, but you get where we are coming from.
Most people either love or hate small fish, there’s very little in between when it comes to whether or not you are a fan. For myself, I love them. In my book, it’s not a proper Cesar salad without adding anchovies to it. Enjoying an occasional can of sardines has always been a regular part of my diet, but after hearing this or should I say “herring this” has got me thinking it’s time to eat them more regularly.
For women in particular there’s good news when it comes to eating small fish, especially if you would like to extend your life expectancy.
Eat small more often to live longer
Regularly eating small fish whole – such as anchovies and sardines – can prolong life expectancy in women, experts have discovered.
A research team from Nagoya University in Japan analyzed data on 80,000 people aged between 35 and 69.
Participants’ frequency of the intake of small fish was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire at the start of the study.
They were followed for an average of nine years, with health records shared throughout the study period.
Analysis revealed that women who ate small fish just one to three times a month were 32 per cent less likely to die over the nine years compared to those who rarely ate them.
A similar trend was seen for men, the team said, but the difference was not enough to be statistically significant.
Even though the results showed that women got more overall benefits from eating small fish that doesn’t mean shouldn’t add more to their diet. If you’re not a fan, start small with a fish that is tolerable for you and you will see that soon enough you may begin to actually crave them.
7 Types Of Fishing That Are Illegal In Massachusetts
1. Poaching
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Obviously Poaching is illegal in Massachusetts. Fishing without a valid license or during closed seasons is considered poaching and is illegal in Massachusetts. This ensures fish populations can replenish and that fishing remains a sustainable activity.
2. Explosives
Using explosives is not only illegal but extremely harmful to aquatic life and habitats. This method indiscriminately kills fish and other organisms, leading to long-term ecological damage.
3. Chemical Fishing
Introducing chemicals into water bodies to catch fish is prohibited. Chemicals can pollute waterways and pose serious risks to both aquatic and human health. What’s the point of killing a fish with chemicals if you can’t at least eat it?
Toxic sign
4. Electrick Shock Fishing
This method involves using electrical current to stun fish for easy capture. Illegal in Massachusetts, it can harm all aquatic life in the vicinity, not just the targeted fish. Back in Kansas City they called this Telephoning because if you used an old phone…well I’ll not go into details.
5. Ghost Fishing
Leaving fishing nets unattended for extended periods, often resulting in “ghost fishing,” is illegal. This practice causes unnecessary deaths of marine animals and contributes to marine debris. Plus it’s just lazy and not nearly as cool as it sounds.
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6. Shooting Fish
Not surprising using firearms to catch fish is illegal in Massachusetts. Not only is this method unsafe, but it also poses a significant risk to marine life and people in the vicinity. Also it ruins the point of fishing, to relax and kill an animal.
