We all know that eating fish has numerous benefits for he alth and the body. It is good to eat fish at least twice a week. But do we know exactly how to consume fish to get the most out of its beneficial properties?
Since Christmas is coming up it's good to know some ins and outs about fresh fish.
How do you know if the fish is really fresh?
By the smell. Experts say that fresh fish should have a fresh sea smell, not stale fish. Repulsive odors are a sign that you should not buy. If there are, then harmful bacteria have started to multiply in the fish in the rotting meat.
How long does fresh fish last?
It is important to store fish and fish products in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Fish products should be consumed as soon as possible if they are fresh. Vitamin D, proteins and fatty acids important for the cardiovascular system have a durability of no more than 48 hours.
Then their effectiveness is impaired.
How much fish do we need?
Twice a week is quite enough. But according to research, to get the maximum benefits of essential omega-3 fatty acids, eating fish twice a week should be a long-term ritual.
Do all fish contain heart-he althy fats?
Yes, but to varying degrees. Salmon and halibut are among the richest in omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil, but other types contain other important substances. The key is to have a balanced rotation of different types of fish each week.
Fish and mercury – should we be afraid?
Mercury is a dangerous contaminant of fish meat. It causes serious damage to the nervous system. Therefore, experts recommend that fish should not be consumed every day.
Shark, swordfish, king mackerel are among the richest fish in mercury. Pregnant women and small children should consume their meat in small quantities. Sufferers of immune system problems also, as autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or cancer require the use of certain drugs whose effects are suppressed by mercury.
Is sushi dangerous to he alth?
And yes and no. The original recipes for sushi suggest the use of raw fish. The bacteria that can be found in poorly stored and not so fresh fish can be dangerous, especially for pregnant women and small children.
Which is he althier, eating fish or taking fish oil supplements?
No matter how refined and modern a pill is, it cannot replace the benefits of eating fresh fish. These medications provide heart patients with the necessary fatty acids, but they cannot supply the body with vitamin D and proteins naturally present in fish meat.
Frozen fish vs fresh fish - which is more nutritious?
Today, freezing happens seconds after the catch. That is, the nutrients in the fish are preserved, as it is frozen while still alive on the fishing vessels. This suggests that fresh and frozen fish should have similar qualities.
After that, however, the processes of moving, packing in plastic bags, distribution - anywhere along the chain, the fish can become contaminated, not remain deep frozen for a certain period, and this calls into question its qualities and suitability.
It should also be borne in mind that various meat enhancers are added to frozen and packaged fish, which again emphasizes that there is no better than fresh meat.
