FISH AND ITS RECIPE

FISH, BENEFIT AND ITS RECIPES

            Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits so that it is consider as healthiest foods on the planet.

            Fish is also the world's best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. And also it is loaded with important nutrients, such as protein, minerals and source of vitamins A, D and E.

            Also, fish are low in the "bad" fats commonly found in red meat, called omega-6 fatty acids. Great source of protein to keep your body lean and your muscles strong.

            Fish doesn’t only impact your waistline, but also other functions of your body including your liver, brain, eye, nerve development in children, reduces the risk of cancer and arthritis and even your sleep. So make sure you’re incorporating fish into your diet to reap the health benefits of fish.

            There are three types of fish: oily fish like salmon, trout; white fish like sole,hake and shellfish like lobster, crabs, and prawns. Commonly known Indian fishes are catla, rohu, viral fish, mathi fish.

CATLA FISH

MATHI FISH

ROGHU FISH

BENEFITS OF EATING FISH

Generally, all types of fish are good for you which are high in many nutrients that most people aren't getting enough of this include high-quality protein, iodine and various vitamins and minerals. Some fish are better than others, and the fatty types of fish are considered the healthiest.

WHY OMEGA-3 IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

1.      It Lowers Risk of Heart Disease-can reduce inflammation , help protect your heart, and stave off chronic disease.

2.      It Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease-reduces brain shrinkage and deterioration that can lead to brain function complications.

3.    It Helps Improve Vision and Eye Health.

4.    It Helps Lower Cholesterol- help lower cholesterol-building lipids in the blood.

5.    It Decreases Risk of Heart Failure - due to its high concentration of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

6.    It Lowers Risk of Strokes.

7.    It Speeds Up Your Metabolism.

8.    It Alleviates Premenstrual Symptoms in women.

9.    It Helps Treat Liver Disease.

WHY FISH OIL IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

1.    It Can Help Lower Symptoms of Depression-Act as a antidepressant.

2.    It Helps Fight Acne- beneficial to clearing skin for people.

3.    It Lowers Blood Pressure.

4.    It Help Prevent Asthma in Children.

 WHY SOURCE OF VITAMIN D GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

1.      Vitamin D is beneficial for calcium absorption for bone health and growth.

2.      It Can Help You Sleep Better -due to high concentration of vitamin D, which aids in sleep.

3.      It’s Helpful in Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis.

4.      It Decreases the Risk Of Autoimmune Disease such as type 1 diabetes.

 WHY SOURCE OFOTHER NUTRIENTS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

1.    It’s a Lean Meat- great source of protein without the high saturated fat content that of red meat have.

2.    It Lowers Risk Of Cancer

3.    It Increases Concentration and Attention Span.

4.    It Helps Athletes Recover Faster

WAYS YOU CAN BUY YOUR FISH

1.      Fresh

·            Full of flavour and convenient to prepare and cook.

2.      Frozen

·         Frozen fish with no coatings has the same nutritional content as fresh fish.(with lowest salt and fat).

3.      Canned

·         Choose canned fish in mineral water for making a meal when you’re in a hurry. (fatty acids are destroyed during the canning process)

4.      Smoked (lower salt content).

SAFETY PRECAUTION

1.      Children, pregnant women , breastfeeding women or those planning to have a baby should avoid eating shark, marlin or swordfish

2.      Purchase as near as possible

3.      Refrigerate,  by keep in an airtight container or on a plate covered with cling film.

COOKING FISH SAFELY

Once you have chosen your fish, then done with method of cooking it too You can choose from: 

·         Grilling

·         Frying

·         Roasting

·         Baking

·         Steaming

·         Microwaving

POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN COOKING FISH

·         You should always make sure that any fish that has been minced or skewered, such as fish cakes has been are cooked until they are piping hot all the way through. This is because products made from minced fish can contain harmful bacteria throughout, so they must be cooked thoroughly to make them safe to eat.

 IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD DO WHEN HANDLING FISH?

·            Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw fish. This prevents the spread of bacteria.

·            Use separate utensils for raw or partially cooked and cooked fish.

·            Bake or grill fish- if it is coated in batter.

·             squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste great.

·            You can cook whole fish to pink in the middle, because harmful bacteria can be on the outside but not in the middle. So, as long as the outside of the fish is cooked, any harmful bacteria should be killed.

      

 NOTE: RECIPE FOLLOWS SOON..