1944 research determined that Greenland Eskimos, who despite a diet high in fat, had a lower incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) – specifically due to the type of fat found in their diet, which was high in fish (seal & whale), despite a low in consumption of fruits and vegetables.It was determined that the coronary heart disease risk reduction in the Eskimos was due, in part, to a high intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in their fish selections, that confer benefits of a ...