The ‘super nutritious’ parts of fish

1. Fish e.yes

Many people still believe that eating fish eyes is very good for eyesight. But in fact, it is not. Fish eyes contain a lot of vitamin B1, unsaturated fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid and aicosapentaenoic acid) which help enhance memory, increase thinking ability, and help reduce cholesterol levels in the body. Therefore, those who need to do a lot of mental activity can add fish eyes to their diet.

2. Fish bladder

You may not know, but fish bladder is considered a precious medicine in Oriental medicine. Even more than 1,600 years ago, fish bladder was considered as precious and nutritious as shark fin bird’s nest. Fish bladder, also known as ngu bieu, ngu giao, phieu giao, hoa giao… is a bladder taken from the intestines of fish and dried. It contains gelatinous protid (gelatin), lipid, sugar, vitamins and other trace elements, and is considered one of the eight precious dishes (8 precious dishes) since ancient times.

According to Oriental medicine, fish bladder can nourish yin, nourish blood, strengthen the kidneys, and increase kidney essence to strengthen the knee joints and waist. According to current research, fish bladder is rich in collagen, improving nutrition for human tissue cells, slowing down the aging process of the skin.

However, bladder contains a lot of glue, which can easily cause indigestion, so if you have a poor digestive system, you should not eat much. You should choose fish bladder that is opaque white, light yellow, dry, hard, and crispy, avoid buying the type with a strong fishy smell, and do not buy too much because fish bladder is very easy to mold.

3. Fish bo.nes

Did you know that fish bones are rich in calcium, helping to prevent and treat osteoporosis? So if you throw away fish bones, you have thrown away a rich amount of calcium for the body. Of course, to eat fish bones, you have to simmer and braise the fish until it is very soft, including the bones, and you can add a little vinegar to avoid choking on fish bones. Or you can also dry the fish bones until they are completely dry, then grind them, then cook them with meat and use them as usual.

In addition, you can also use fish bones to stew, stew like pork bones, beef bones, chicken bones, which will bring a sweet taste to the broth, and at the same time be good for your health

4. Fish sk.in

Fish skin contains many minerals such as protein, unsaturated fatty acids, sulfur, choline, lecithin and calcium. These nutrients will have the effect of enhancing memory, protecting the liver, supporting the development of the cerebral nervous system, preventing and treating atherosclerosis…

Fish skin contains many good nutrients, not only a source of collagen to help increase elasticity and rejuvenate the skin. In addition, it also contains minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, which are not only good for the skin, but also beneficial in maintaining and developing the body.

In particular, the omega 3 content in fish skin is also very high, so this is also a good source of fat for the body to absorb.

To make the fish skin more delicious and attractive, when grilling the fish, you should turn the skin towards the temperature to make it crispier. Avoid boiling or steaming, which will make the fish skin slimy and difficult to eat.

5. Fish li.ver

Unlike land animals, the toxins in fish liver are insignificant, there are many proteins and unsaturated fats that are good for health, and the cholesterol content of fish is better than that of land animals. This is also a part that has a delicious taste. If steamed with pepper, it will nourish the lungs and brighten the eyes.

6. Fish bra.in

The brain of the fish contains fish oil, which is very necessary for the human body. Fish oil has high unsaturated fatty acids. Supports brain development for children and prevents Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly.

7. Fish sca.les

Because fish scales have a fishy smell and are hard, most people often throw them away. But scientists have proven that fish scales contain many nutrients such as: protein, fatty acids, choline, lecithin, etc. Lecithin helps develop memory and slows down the aging process. Fatty acids help metabolize cholesterol, regulate the amount of fat and cholesterol in the blood.

You can prepare fish scales in the following way: Put the fish scales in a pot of boiling water, add a little vinegar, then boil until they gradually melt into a thick soup. Then, scoop the soup out to cool and store in the refrigerator for preservation. When you want to eat, just take it out, add more spices and use it.

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