What are the benefits of eating fish

It is important at this time of the year, where we are more tired, with an obvious stress, eating healthy and adding foods that have vitamins and proteins.

Fish is a very nutritious food that brings many health benefits, among them:

Food guides for the Argentine population recommend that adults eat fish at least twice a week. In the case of children, it can be included from 9 months of age.

Many years ago, I realized that the coast has an impressive culinary tradition, but that this collection does not reach the rest of the country. Currently resided in Santa Fe where you eat more fish in its many variants, grilled, pie or in the Chupín classic. What makes me want to take this product to another scale and explore it in other preparations and install it in Buenos Aires, which I have been doing several years ago.

I think there is a general prejudice that river fish has a mud flavor, but it is not. There are ways to prepare it to be very tasty. It is a very interesting product. Hopefully soon it can be marketed and known throughout Argentina.

Tips to choose and buy well in the fish market

To buy river fish, we always have to look first that the guts are fresh, very red; If we notice them opaque or grayish it is because that product is freezing and defrosting for days. The scales of a fresh fish are bright and well attached to the body, and the flesh is firm, does not yield to finger pressure. Fresh fish eyes must be brilliant; The presence of opacity or sinking is a sign of deterioration.

Suggestions when cooking fish

If we are going to prepare them roasts, always put the fish with the meat down and that the grill is cold, so it does not stick to the iron. On the other hand, if we want to make a stew, it is best to look for a fish with leather, such as the assembly, which has good resistance. Finally, if we are going to make empanadas, the varieties with scales are ideal, such as vogue or tararira: white meats, firm and with great flavor.

Why eat fish

• Nutrient rich: fish meat contains less fat, it is an important source of protein.
• Cardiovascular benefits: fish contains omega 3 and other nutrients that contribute to reducing the risk of cardiovascular accidents.
• Reduces cholesterol and arteriosclerosis.
• Simple intake: fish having less collagen and fibrous proteins is easy to digest.
• Essential food in healthy diets: It is advisable to include 1 or 2 times per week fish in our diet.

It is ideal to instill the consumption of fish to children since childhood. We can cook them in Milanesas, Bastoncitos, Apanados and Fritos, Baked Fillets or the grill, empanadas, medallions and hamburgers of different fish.

Referent of the kitchen with river fishing