Fish has also been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in both men and women, especially those with diabetes. Eating fish has also been proven to reduce the risk of strokes for both men and women, since it aids in heart health, and is a food that helps to cleanse the blood so that blood can be transported to and from the heart easier.

Not only does eating fish convey those benefits, but eating fish or taking fish oil supplements on a regular basis could help to improve or preserve your vision. Fish contains docosahexaeonic acid (DHA) which is produced in the eye near the light-sensing nerve cells. Since fish provides an extra 'serving' of DHA, people are less likely to experience the muscular degeneration in the eye area that comes with aging.

As with all foods, the way that fish is prepared could lessen or enhance its health benefits. For instance, preparing fish without a tremendous amount of sodium will help to preserve it omega-3 content, and not overcooking fish will ensure that you receive the full nutritional benefits. So the next time you go to bite into a piece of filet, know that in every way it does a body good!