The price is affordable, these 6 fish contain more omega 3 than salmon

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Fish It is one of the high protein foods which is good for the health of the body. Fish nutrition includes Omega 3 fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), vitamin D, calcium, iodine and various other important nutrients.

These many nutritional choices are suitable for consumption by pregnant women and, according to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to page heart.org, The American Heart Association, the non-profit organization that pioneered heart care, recommends eating fish twice a week.

The human body does not produce fatty acids Omega 3 so you have to get it through the food you eat. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in all types of fish, but are especially high in oily fish. A recommended option is salmon, but it’s usually hard to find and expensive. The following are recommendations for fish that have high levels of affordable Omega 3s and are easy to find on the market.

1. Puffer fish

Mackerel is a kind of sea fish that is good for health. In fact, mackerel has a lot of Omega-3 content which is considered to be more than salmon.

Launching from KKP’s official website on Friday (02/12/2022) each 100 grams of mackerel contains 2.6 grams of omega 3 content, while salmon provides only 1.4 grams of omega-3s per 100 grams. Also, mackerel has a high protein content i.e. 21.4 per 100 grams compared to salmon which has only 19.9 proteins per 100 grams.

Instead of buying salmon with an expensive price tag, mackerel is pocket-friendly in price and easy to find in the market.

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