Russian nutritionist Andrei Zolotarev warned against storing or cooking fish incorrectly so that it does not lose its valuable properties, indicating how to make the most of this food, according to the Russian news agency, “Sputnik”, today (Thursday).
According to the agency, Zolotarev said, “Fish dishes should be included in our diet,” noting that “each type of fish has its own unique properties; for example, cod has an antitumor effect, and salmon has a positive effect on the state of the cardiovascular system. Sprat improves and the functioning of the central nervous system, because a large amount of magnesium can accumulate in them.” “Fish loses its beneficial properties if it is not stored or cooked properly. In particular, the essential omega-3 fatty acids present in fish can be destroyed if certain conditions are not met.”
Zolotarev explains, “The unique omega fatty acids, which are indispensable to the human body, are found only in fish. But we must understand that these are special fats that oxidize quickly, so the fish must be stored properly. If you buy fish, try to eat it only fresh and not frozen because re Freezing (storage in polyethylene or in vacuum packages) will aggravate the situation. This fat oxidizes quickly and turns into a toxic form. Proper preparation of fish does not mean frying, but cooking with a little broth, oven cooking or steaming , according to him.
The nutritionist revealed that “one of the main factors in the emergence of diseases in modern humans is the lack of omega-3 fatty acids. The fact is that almost all cells of the body have a membrane, the work of which directly depends on the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in it. The higher the number of omega-3, The cell breathes better, the metabolic processes will take place better, and the functioning of the immune system depends on this and on other things.”
Zolotarev notes that omega-3 fatty acids will benefit the immune system maximum if fish is eaten with butter; So “make sure you eat butter in winter among other things; about 10 grams per day is the norm for the average person. It will not negatively affect your body in terms of cholesterol, unless you suffer from diseases that prevent you from eating this product such as pancreatitis. The amount of Sufficient omega-3 fatty acids combined with butter create a bronchopulmonary immune effect, which will protect you, including from viruses.”