2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Fish is a must-have food in any healthy diet. It can be prepared in many ways and eaten daily. The good thing is that besides being delicious, it is also useful. Like anything else, fish has both pros and cons.
Positive side
Fish contains proteins that are no worse than those found in the meat of warm-blooded animals. However, they are much easier to digest, which makes them healthier. It is rich in protein, low in cholesterol and completely devoid of carbohydrates.
All this makes fish a diet food suitable for anyone who wants to lose weight and reduce body fat. What in one of the most nutritious, filling and healthy foods.
The most useful substances in fish are undoubtedly Omega-3 fatty acids. They are not produced by the body and must be obtained through food. The most suitable for this is the fish. Omega-3 fatty acids have a beneficial effect on overall health. Unlike other meats, it contains iodine and fluoride.
There are three main types of fish that differ in fat content. The first are lean foods, which contain up to 5% fat. These are the leper, the white fish, the hake, the turbot, the horse mackerel, the trout and others. The latter are semi-fatty fish with 5% to 10% fat. This includes carp meat, shark and others. Last are the fatty ones with more than 10% fat in the composition, such as sardines.
To enjoy the benefits of fish, you also need to know how to consume it. The most useful is grilled or baked in the oven with vegetables. Canned food is also healthy, especially if it is in its own sauce. Those in tomato sauce are acceptable, especially if you are in a hurry. The most unhealthy are fried meat, breaded, and semi-finished products.
Negative side
Some fish species contain mercury, which does not degrade and is dangerous to human health. It is found in small amounts in mussels and crabs, and in the largest - in predatory fish species, such as shark, mackerel and swordfish, which feed on other sea creatures that increase the mercury content in their composition.
In the human body, mercury can accumulate from frequent consumption of fish and endanger health. It becomes toxic to the body and can lead to brain disorders. Therefore, care should be taken with the consumption of fish. This is especially true for children and pregnant women.
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