Fish is a highly nutritious food commodity. Being an excellent protein food with fewer calories, it is better than other meat sources. It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids (proven to be good for the heart). The protein in fish is of high quality, containing an abundance of essential amino acids, and is very digestible for people of all ages. Seafood is also generally lower in fat and calories than beef, poultry or pork. Seafood is also loaded with minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium.
Health Benefits:a) Fish lower the rate at which the lever manufactures fat.
b) Improve artery health.
c) Reduce the tendency of blood to clot.
d) Decreased growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque.
e) Repair arteries damaged by lack of oxygen owing to fatty deposits.
f) Lower the blood pressure.
g) Lower risk of oral and digestive track cancer.
h) Oily fish helps block breast cancer because the omega-3 fatty acid content boosts the immune system's ability to respond to developing tumours.
Nutritional Value:Fish is a source of high-quality protein. It contains about 19% protein that is similar in amino acid composition to that found in muscle meats. The content varies from 1 to 20% depending upon the species and the season of the year. Fish has a substantially lower fat content than beef and poultry. Fish contains protein of high biological value, essential minerals, vitamins and fats. Fish remains rich with iodine and fluorine that makes a valuable contribution in the diet.
Fish is also a satisfactory source of magnesium, phosphorus, iron and copper. It has high levels of poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially Omega acids, which tend to lower blood cholesterol by depressing low density lipoprotein (LDL) concentration. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to also reduce levels of plasma triglyceride, in particular very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).
| Fish | (Serving Size 1.5oz (40g)) |
| Amount per Servingin % Daily Value |
| Calories | 140 |
| Total fat | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg (1%) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36g (12%) |
| Sugars | 28g (0%) |
| Protein | 0g (0%) |
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