If you haven’t heard HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is the key to looking young, increasing your metabolism, increasing your muscle mass  and maintaining it as you age.  Eating detoxing  hormone balancing proteins  aid in the production of Human Growth Hormone.  Fish and shell fish are among the best protein to increase HGH.  Fish that is high in Omega – 3 fatty acids have a positive effect on leptin levels which suppresses your appetite.  Seafood also helps to alter the distribution of fat on the body.  It can increase testosterone levels and increases the level of zinc in the body which helps to increase HGH.  Shellfish is also higher in iodine which increases your metabolism.

• Clams
• Cod
• Flounder
• Grouper
• Haddock
• Halibut
• Lobster
• Mackerel
• Monkfish
• Orange Roughy
• Oysters
• Perch
• Pollack
• Red Snapper
• Salmon, wild
• Sardines
• Scallops
• Shark
• Shrimp
• Sole
• Tilapia
• Tuna (fresh or low sodium canned)
• Whitefish

Past research shows that consuming 2-3 serving of fish / seafood per week leads to increased weight loss.  Give yourself an edge by consuming foods that are the most beneficial for your body.  Add these foods to your grocery list and find some great recipes.  Spring is just around the corner and it will be time to shed those heavy winter clothes and reveal your new lean body underneath.

Adria Ali