Human, and other, aromas... ( Archived) (27)

Mercedes_00: Salmon also provides important amounts of the antioxidant amino acid taurine. ...

Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D and selenium. It is a good source of niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, phosphorus and vitamin B6. It is also a good source of choline, pantothenic acid, biotin and potassium.

First off: the benefits. Everyone knows that salmon is full of healthy fats, but much of those are actually stored in the skin. Omega-3's, known to help prevent heart attacks, are found in the salmon's fat and get absorbed by the skin during cooking. Plus, the skin will help the meat retain its moisture as it cooks

Vierkaesehoch: ... So important. The organs of scent are really quite front and center anatomically, and wired quite directly to more brain circuits than would seem necessary for merely enjoying flowers and our food. What on the face protrudes more than our noses?Perhaps smells were much more important in our evolution than we admit, with remnants still playing very important (unknown?) roles in so many things. We all know how attractive are the odors of certain people, and the opposite of this. But is it possible that aromas direct much more of our lives than just this? Does aroma therapy, for example, have real health effects for some? Can changes in odor be a part of how relationships evolve over time, for better or worse? Does a mother's love and fierce protection have a basis in smell? Does soldiers' camaraderie in tough combat situations relate to pheromones? Choices in whom we hire or fire? Religion? (I recall the incense smells in church as an alter boy.) No doubt how important odors are to Bravo and HIS pals! Aa-V.