FISH
 
And they offered him a piece of boiled fish and a honeycomb. And when he had eaten in their presence, he took what remained and gave it to them. (Luke 24:42-43)

Fishing on the sea of Galilee and the river Jordan was a huge industry. During their exile in Eygpt,the Israelites learned to prize the fish from Red sea. For the people of the Old Testament, there were precise dietary laws of sea food.

We know that fish low cholesterol and contain healthy polyunsaturated fats.

Since there was no way of preserving fish (except by salting),most people in bible times ate their fish fresh-a wonderfully rich source of proteins,potassium,vitamins and minerals with only a moderate amount of sodium.

We know that the fish:-

1 Thins the blood.
2. Protects arteries from damage.
3 Inhibits blood clots( anti –thrombin)
4.Reduces blood triglycerides.
5.Lowers LDL blood pressure.
6 Lowers blood pressure.
7. Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke.
8. Eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
9. Reduces risk of lupus.
10. Relieves migraine headaches.
11. Fights inflammation.
12. Helps regulate the immune system.
13. Inhibits cancer in animals.(and probably in humans)
14. Soothes bronchial asthma.
15. Combats early kidney disease.

The key to the healing powers of fish lies in the omega-3 fatty acids. These are particularly concentrated in cold water fish such as anchovies, bluefish, tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines.

These are the things that breed in the water, and which it is lawful to eat. All that hath fins, and scales, as well as in the sea, as in the rivers, and the pools, you shall eat. But whatsoever hath not fins and scales----- shall be an abomination to you: their flesh you shall not eat and their carcasses you shall avoid.( Lev 11:9-12) For more than 200 years, cod-liver oil was prescribed for a number of ailments, including rheumatism and arthritis, because, it was believed it could lubricate the joints.

DrJudith Wurtman,head of a research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,discovered that seafood is high in this potent amino acid. it apparently stimulates the brain into producing extra nor epinephrine and dopamine. These are the neurotransmitters that the brain needs to keep functioning at peak efficiency. And makes us feel more alert.