Fish
Like meat, fish is nutritious because it is a good source of nutrients.
In the Philippines, fish is second to rice in frequency of consumption. While it may be a monotonous staple food for many, fish can also be special. Fish is a good source of proteins, fats, vitamins, calcium and iodine.
Nutrition experts say that protein from fish is of better quality than plant sources like beans because it contains more of the essential amino acids needed to build and repair cells for the body.
Eating fish helps prevent goiter, or the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Iodine found in fish forms part of the hormone, thyroxine, which regulates some body processes. Iodine deficiency results to simple goiter which affects physical and mental health, the nerves, rate of heart beat and appetite.
Aside from protein and iodine, fish also gives fat which is a source of heat and energy for work and play. Fat from fish is easy to digest because it has a low melting point. Examples of fatty fish are bangus , talakitok and tilapia and shellfish like tahong and talaba.
Calcium is also found in fish and this helps in body-building and regulating processes and is distributed evenly in the body. Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in a person's bones and teeth and one percent in fluids and soft tissues. Small fish which can be eaten with crisp bones are dilis, dulong, ayungin, biya and sardines.
Fish liver, aligue of alimango and talangka are potential sources of vitamin A for good eyesight and good skin. On the other hand, vitamins B2 and B5, called niacin and riboflavin, respectively, are also contained in fish. These B-vitamins help keep the eyes and skin particularly in the mouth and nose healthy. Some seafoods rich in riboflavin are tahong, talangka and alimango, while niacin can be found in alumahan, tambakol, tamban and tulingan.
See also:
Fish: Know Your Limits
Fish Facts
Belly Buster: Gorton's Crunchy Fish Sticks
Fat Content in Fish
Market Forms of Fish
Choosing and Cooking Fresh Fish
Saltwater Fish Food Facts
Good Fat, Bad Fat
Thyroid Disease -- Shellfish is said to be beneficial to Thyroid Disease
Recipes
Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes
Low Calorie Baked Herb Fish
Low Calorie Mexican Fish Stew
Rosemary Fish Bundles
Oven Baked Fish and Chips
Crunchy Fish Fingers
Quick Fresh Fish Wrap
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