In addition to being leading Cape Town meat wholesalers, N1 also supplies a wide variety of Halaal fish products, from fish fingers and fish cakes to hake, haddock, line fish and kingklip. Delicious and super healthy, by now we all know that we should be including regular servings each week. In fact, fish is so beneficial it’s considered to be a Nootropic food - natural compounds that act as cognitive enhancers! 

If you’re falling short of the two portions per week recommendation, here are 10 reasons why - courtesy of Healthline - it’s so essential to include this superfood in your diet.

1. Fish is high in many important nutrients, including high-quality protein, iodine, and various vitamins and minerals. Fatty varieties also pack omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
2. Eating at least one serving of fish per week has been linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes.
3. Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential for brain and eye development. It’s recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women get enough omega-3s but avoid high-mercury fish.
4. Fish intake is linked to reduced mental decline in older adults. People who eat fish regularly also have more gray matter in the brain centres that control memory and emotion.
5. Omega-3 fatty acids may combat depression both on their own and when taken with antidepressant medications.
6. Fatty fish is an excellent source of vitamin D, an important nutrient in which over 40% of people in the United States may be deficient.
7. Eating fish has been linked to a reduced risk of type 1 diabetes and several other autoimmune conditions.
8. Some studies show that children who eat more fish have a lower risk of asthma.
9. People who eat more fish have a much lower risk of AMD, a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness.
10. Preliminary evidence indicates that eating fatty fish like salmon may improve your sleep.

And there you have it, 10 compelling reasons why Halaal fish should be on your menu at least twice a week! And yet another good reason to have N1 on speed dial - between their high-quality Halaal fish, meat, wholesale frozen vegetables, and pastry range, they have your entire menu covered, so call them today and experience the superior quality, service and delivery they’re famous for!