Fish for Food: Myriad Health Benefits

Fish is one of the most popular and delicious foods loved across the world. Due to low fat high quality protein content, it is considered a healthy food. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids and several vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Additionally, fish is also rich in phosphorous and calcium, and other minerals such as zinc, potassium, iron, and magnesium. Experts recommend eating at least two portions of fish every week to maintain a healthy diet. Fish is also loaded with important vitamins and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. This is why fresh fish is high in demand across the globe. Regions with not enough fisheries rely on fresh fish exports to meet the demands from commercial markets, restaurants, and individual buyers.

Fish for Healthy Heart And Brain

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are an essential nutrient that is important for healthy heart and brain. Two types of Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish that human bodies can’t produce. Therefore, fish offers a delicious source to include omega-3 fatty acids in diet. While the nutrient is present in almost every kind of fish, it remains in abundant in fatty fish.

Importance Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

·        Help maintain a healthy heart by reducing blood pressure and the risk of stroke, abnormal heart rhythms, and heart attack.

·        Help maintain a healthy brain function and development of vision and nerves in infants during pregnancy.

Preparation

It may vary from region to region. People follow simple cooking such as grilling to enjoy their favorite food. As fish cooks easily and tastes great even with simple ingredients, people love including it in their diet.

With subtle flavor and rich nutritional content, fresh Nile perch is quite famous among fish lovers. It is exported in huge quantities to meet the increasing demand among consumers.

Location: Uganda

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