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The omega-3 fatty acid found in fish such as wild salmon is not only good for maintaining optimal health, but may also help the body burn more fat during exercise.

Researchers at the University of South Australia found that study participants who took 6 g of fish oil per day and walked for 45 minutes three times a week for three months, lost an average of 4.5 lb (2 kg) of fat, while preserving muscle mass. In contrast, participants who either took fish oil and didn’t exercise, or exercised but supplemented with sunflower oil, did not lose any weight.

The study concluded omega-3 fatty acids may increase the body’s fat-burning ability by improving the flow of blood to the muscles during exercise.

One 4 oz (113 g) serving of wild salmon contains approximately 2 g of omega-3 fatty acid, 87 percent of the recommended daily requirement.