WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SALMON?

It is not official, but it is a fact that Salmon is America’s fish. Salmon also is a popular entree at our assisted living facility in Lynnwood. The firm, pink, and tender fish delivers a rich, buttery flavor that makes it ideal as a standalone entree or as part of a dish such as seafood pasta. In addition to its rich, buttery flavor, salmon also is a popular dish due to its health benefits, especially how the fish is healthy for the heart.

Living close to the Pacific Ocean makes salmon a convenient dish to serve the residents of our senior living center in Everett, Washington. Our chefs have the opportunity to choose from a handful of different Pacific Ocean salmon, including Pink, King, Coho, and Sockeye. Many of the salmon that our chefs prepare come from the wild. Wild salmon imparts more flavor than farm-raised salmon.

Let’s take a quick look at the many health benefits of making salmon a regular part of your dining experience.

Bolsters Heart Health

Perhaps the most significant health benefit of eating salmon is how it bolsters heart health. Salmon contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute greatly to promoting a healthy heart. Salmon is a heart-healthy source because it reduces artery inflammation, as well as helps maintain blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. Salmon also contributes abundant potassium to prevent the excess retention of fluids.

Good for the Brain

Another reason why the chefs at our assisted living facility in Arlington incorporate salmon dishes into the menus offered to residents is that the fish contains vitamin A, vitamin D, and selenium to improve brain function. Doctors often use omega-3 fatty acid supplements to treat patients living with psychological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Studies indicate that women who consume salmon during pregnancy improve fetal brain development

Repairs Damaged Tissue

Salmon is a great source of protein, which our body needs as the foundation for building strong, healthy skin, bones, blood, and muscles. Protein also helps repair damaged body tissue quickly, which is a particularly important benefit for seniors who sustain the types of injuries that have less of an impact on younger people. Since losing bone strength and density is a concern for older adults, the high amount of protein available in salmon does a good job of helping seniors avoid bone health issues.

Promotes Healthy Eyes and Skin

The omega-3 fatty acids found in all types of salmon are effective at slowing the aging process in two key areas: Your eyes and skin. Along with vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids help cure dry-eye syndrome and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) symptoms. The same combination also improves skin health by significantly reducing the free radical damage that is primarily responsible for accelerating the aging process.

Eat Health at MorningStar at Silver Lake

The family of MorningStar assisted living facilities emphasizes the importance of eating healthy. Our chefs meticulously craft menus that include dishes such as salmon to promote healthy living. Our passionate commitment to serving seniors has helped MorningStar at Silver Lake rate as one the best seniors living centers not only in the Seattle area, but also across the Pacific Northwest.

Learn more about the healthy meals served at MorningStar at Silver Lake by scheduling a tour today of our assisted living facility in Lynnwood.