Category FAQs Search : Aquatic Living
Question: Nutritional benefits of fresh water fish:
Answer: Eating at least two servings of fish per week, especially fatty fish, has been recommended as a powerful preventive measure against cardiovascular diseases. Though ocean fishes are now known to contain mercury, it is still felt that fish consumption is beneficial. Fish oil is also known to relieve inflammatory symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. Most importantly, their fat content is not artery clogging as that from high-protein sources such as pork, beef or lamb. Along with heart-healthy fat, fishes also are a great source of high quality protein. Fishes contain ‘heme’ iron, which is a readily absorbable by our bodies. They also contain thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and vitamin D along with calcium.
(Source: Raviz Hotels and Resorts , 16 Mar 2021)