Societal Influences of Salmon Consumption
Ariette Hung
500569269
Ryerson University
SOC 808-021
Mustafa Koc
Societal Influences of Salmon Consumption
The purpose of this paper is to examine the popularity of salmon and how the healthy eating food discourse plays an integral role as societal influences in shaping it as a food choice. As my heart disease and high blood pressure run in my family, I grew up in a household that ate healthy food and many of those meals were salmon – prepared steamed, baked, made into sushi or sashimi and sometimes smoked salmon as a breakfast food element. Beyond my family, it is well loved across the world and sought after. This paper will explore why people choose to consume and feature salmon in their meals …show more content…
In a record looking to women’s health, the Ohio State University observed that women who had higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood experienced less hip fractures. Inflammation contributes to bone resorption, which is how bone tissue deteriorates (Laval University, 2007). Since salmon is one of the most omega-3 rich fish and it helps with inflammation and joint recovery, regular consumption of this delicious fish assists with maintaining the strength and health of bones. Neurologically, salmon is also excellent to maintain mental health as it can act as an antidepressant. In fact, studies have shown that long-term and regulated intake of omega-3 found in salmon fatty oils aids in the prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (Hooijmans, Pasker-de Jong, de Vries, Ritskes-Hoitinga, 2012). Interestingly, it also boosts the brain’s ability to cognitively recall memories and facts better, making it a superfood for students and kids as it can significantly improve one’s academic performance when consumed before …show more content…
New York: Routledge. Koç, M., Sumner, J., Winson A. (2016). Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Hooijmans, C.R., Pasker-de Jong, P.C., de Vries, R.B., & Ritskes-Hoitinga, M. (2012). The effects of long-term omega-3 fatty acid supplemtnation on cognition and Alzheimer’s pathology in animal models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 1:191-209. DOI: 10.3233/JAD-2011-111217
Cappeliez, S., Johnston, J. (2013). From meat and potatoes to ‘real-deal’ rotis: Exploring everyday culinary cosmopolitanism.” Poetics 41(5):433–55. Koç, Mustafa, Jennifer Sumner, Anthony Winson. Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Koç, M., Sumner, J., Winson A. (2016). Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Laval University. (2007). Omega-3 fatty acids protect against parkinson’s, study says. Science
Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071126110453.htm
Torrissen, O., Olsen, R.E., Toresen, R., Hemre, G. I., Tacon, G.J.A., Asche, F., & Lall, S.
(2011). Atlantic salmon (salmo salar): The “super-chicken” of the sea? Reviews in Fisheries Science. 19:3, 257-278. DOI:
Ariette Hung
500569269
Ryerson University
SOC 808-021
Mustafa Koc
Societal Influences of Salmon Consumption
The purpose of this paper is to examine the popularity of salmon and how the healthy eating food discourse plays an integral role as societal influences in shaping it as a food choice. As my heart disease and high blood pressure run in my family, I grew up in a household that ate healthy food and many of those meals were salmon – prepared steamed, baked, made into sushi or sashimi and sometimes smoked salmon as a breakfast food element. Beyond my family, it is well loved across the world and sought after. This paper will explore why people choose to consume and feature salmon in their meals …show more content…
In a record looking to women’s health, the Ohio State University observed that women who had higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood experienced less hip fractures. Inflammation contributes to bone resorption, which is how bone tissue deteriorates (Laval University, 2007). Since salmon is one of the most omega-3 rich fish and it helps with inflammation and joint recovery, regular consumption of this delicious fish assists with maintaining the strength and health of bones. Neurologically, salmon is also excellent to maintain mental health as it can act as an antidepressant. In fact, studies have shown that long-term and regulated intake of omega-3 found in salmon fatty oils aids in the prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (Hooijmans, Pasker-de Jong, de Vries, Ritskes-Hoitinga, 2012). Interestingly, it also boosts the brain’s ability to cognitively recall memories and facts better, making it a superfood for students and kids as it can significantly improve one’s academic performance when consumed before …show more content…
New York: Routledge. Koç, M., Sumner, J., Winson A. (2016). Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Hooijmans, C.R., Pasker-de Jong, P.C., de Vries, R.B., & Ritskes-Hoitinga, M. (2012). The effects of long-term omega-3 fatty acid supplemtnation on cognition and Alzheimer’s pathology in animal models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 1:191-209. DOI: 10.3233/JAD-2011-111217
Cappeliez, S., Johnston, J. (2013). From meat and potatoes to ‘real-deal’ rotis: Exploring everyday culinary cosmopolitanism.” Poetics 41(5):433–55. Koç, Mustafa, Jennifer Sumner, Anthony Winson. Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Koç, M., Sumner, J., Winson A. (2016). Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press Canada.
Laval University. (2007). Omega-3 fatty acids protect against parkinson’s, study says. Science
Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071126110453.htm
Torrissen, O., Olsen, R.E., Toresen, R., Hemre, G. I., Tacon, G.J.A., Asche, F., & Lall, S.
(2011). Atlantic salmon (salmo salar): The “super-chicken” of the sea? Reviews in Fisheries Science. 19:3, 257-278. DOI: