Versatile and healthy fish
Fish is a very healthy and easy to digest food that should be eaten two or three times a week, say the experts. Here are some good reasons to eat fish:
- Fish contains fats and essential fatty acids that are very beneficial to health. It also has a high Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid content, which is good for the heart and central nervous system.
- Fish is made up of a well-balanced amino acid structure, which is why fish protein is so easy to digest.
- Fish only contains a low amount of carbohydrates, so it is recommended for people with diabetes.
- Fish has a high content of vitamins A, D, B2, B6 and B12, plus minerals (phosphorous, iron, magnesium and potassium). It also contains the trace element selenium.
- Fish has low sodium content, so it is easily integrated in a low-salt diet.
- Fish is rich in the trace element of iodine, which is essential for a healthy thyroid gland.
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