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About the FishWife

The FishWife has been importing fresh King Salmon from The New Zealand King Salmon Company into Hong Kong and Singapore for the past 15 years.

These products are hormone, vaccine, anti-biotic and GM free and and are for those who do not want to compromise on quality or taste.

New Zealand King Salmon are raised in some of the purest and cleanest waters in the world, the pristine, remote and renowned Marlborough Sounds. The rich flesh colour of New Zealand king salmon sets it apart from the rest.

The New Zealand King Salmon Company proudly adheres to a "Clean and Green" policy where no antibiotics, therapeutics, genetically modified substances, or vaccines are used either in the diet or in the farming of salmon, or at any stage of the processing.

The company is totally integrated and are able to assure traceability at all stages as well as guarantee quality and reliability.

Salmon and Omega-3s

The health benefits of eating fish regularly, particularly oily fish is no secret. Oily fish are those with the natural oils distributed throughout the flesh and are consequently of very high nutritional value.

King salmon has the highest natural oil content of all salmon - a rich source of healthy Omega-3, which the known health benefits are many and affect the body, and mind.

A 150g portion of King salmon provides the complete daily requirement of Omega-3, which is linked to protection against heart disease and certain cancers, alleviation of arthritic pain, and the boosting of the immune system. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein, with 20g of protein in every 100g of fresh King salmon, as well as providing other vitamins and minerals.

Body Food

Omega-3s have been linked to protection against heart disease by reducing hypertension^1,²as well as lowering cholesterol levels.³ It also smoothes blood flow through constricted arteries.⁴ The Omega-3s found in salmon lubricate the painful joints of arthritis sufferers,⁵ reduce the risk of breast cancer⁶and help to prevent Crohn's disease⁷.

Baby Food

DHA (one of the long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates) has been shown to be important in building a foetus's brain, eyes and nerves during pregnancy.⁸ Eating Omega-3 rich fresh salmon* regularly during pregnancy also substantially reduces the incidence of low birth weight and premature delivery.⁹

*Pregnant women should avoid eating pre-cooked seafood products (unless eaten hot) and uncooked seafoods.¹.

Mind

Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon are essential components of brain cell membranes, and their role in cell structure is thought to improve the powers of memory and boost learning power as well as protect the cells from diseases of ageing such as Alzheimer's and dementia.¹¹

High concentrations of Omega-3s in the brain and nervous system also enhance mood and may help prevent depression and alleviate the symptoms of manic depression.¹²

Omega-3 and Children

The latest information based on extensive research by the Omega-3 Centre focusing on children, has shown that Omega-3s found in oily fish such as salmon are extremely beneficial in a number of ways for children. This is of particular interest as a range of health problems among New Zealand children is being partly attributed to diets lacking oily fish and other foods rich in long chain Omega-3s.

This dietary shortfall in Omega-3 is causing concern for health experts who recommend that growing children should increase their intake of Omega-3s by as much as five times their current level.

The evidence supporting the benefits of Omega-3 is strong enough to suggest healthcare professionals should consider Omega-3s as an adjunct in the treatment of children with developmental brain disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Long-chain Omega-3s are required by every cell in the body and are essential nutrients for a number of key health functions with an important role in brain growth, development, behaviour, learning and bone health.

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