5 reasons fishing is healthy for you

Ice Fishing is fun but did you know it's good for you? That's right Ice Fishing is good for your body, heart, brain and soul.

Mental health
 Fishing is one of those unique cross generational activities shared around the globe. With family friends or even strangers, fishing can reduce stress and improve your health and well being. Developing bonds that will help promote feelings of security and belonging will reduce stress. Reduced stress increases memory and mental focus. Impatience and irritability decrease and you sleep better.

Boost immune
Your immune system needs Vitamin D to absorb Calcium and Phosphorus. The sun is a free source of Vitamin D. In the dead of winter there is nothing like the warmth of the sun on your face. Like your mom always said "Get out and enjoy the Sun, it's good for you."


Vision
 Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision impairment and loss. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish have been proven to protect against this disease. 

Cardio and strength
 Fishing takes work. Moving gear, drilling holes running between holes when the bite is on. Fishing burns calories. Approx 200 cal per hour , more if your active drilling lots of holes and moving around. Less if your sitting in a permanent shack gorging yourself on Doritos and beef jerky. fighting a fish works upper body muscle groups and helps develop balance and stamina.
                                                   (The walk out)

Nutrition
 Fish is just good food. High in Omega 3 fatty acids people who eat fish have a lower rate of heart attacks and stroke. Fish is also high in Vitamin D. It's a versatile low fat protein that can be prepared in hundreds of ways
                                                   (Baked Rainbow Trout with roast Sweet Potatoes & Beets)

Not known as a high impact exercise ice fishing does provide some amazing health benefits and should not be overlooked. Get out enjoy the outdoors and catch some fish, your health will thank you.