The Secret to Longer Life? Scientists Uncover Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Small Fish

In Japan, people habitually eat small fish, such as whitebait, Atlantic capelin, Japanese smelt, and small dried sardines. Notably, it is common practice to consume small fish whole, including the head, bones, and organs, which are rich in micronutrients, such as calcium and vitamin A. A new study from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan reveals that consuming small fish whole is associated with a reduced risk of death from cancer and all other causes in Japanese women. …