FISH FOOD

Fish has been an important source of protein for human throughout history. Besides to meat, milk and dairy products, fish is the main source of protein in the human diet. Proteins in fish are high biological value and contains all the essential amino acids to the human body.

Also, fish protein is easier to digest and the body will be better use of the protein of meat and milk. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. That prevent many diseases (arthritis, depression, cancer, heart disease, etc.) and the contribute to improvement of general health. Vitamins (A,D, B1, B2, B6) and minerals give it additional nutrition value. 100 grams of fish provides almost 10% of daily needs for these nutrients.

Depending on the fatty acid content fish is classified into three categories:

Lenten: halibut, cod, shark and hake

Semi-skimmed: sardines, tuna, swordfish, etc

Fat: mackerel, salmon, eel.

Note: Oily fish is less healthy because it contains a high percentage of healthy fatty acids.

150 grams of fish meets 50-60% of the daily requirement for protein healthy adults.

Fish is best to eat baking or broiled. With a side dish of vegetables you get a complete nutritious and healthy meal.

FISH OIL

Omega-3 fatty acids make the fish oil so beneficial to the organism. Fish oil has a very favorable effect on the healthy functioning of the cardiovascular system, brain, provide support to the immune system, antioxidant effect, stimulate the skin's metabolism and more.

That also prevents depression and heart diseases.

Note: Fish oil can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of granules, but maybe it's better if we take fresh oily fish such as mackerel, tuna and herring.

CALORIES IN FISH

General, fish is low in calories and is therefore good for weight loss. Nutritionally rich and keeps a feeling of fullness for longer.

For detailed nutritional information for fish visit: http://caloriecount.about.com/tag/food/fish