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A balanced diet is important and key to maintaining good health. At Conservas Serrats, we want to help you with our new section dedicated to nutrition and health. You will learn about the benefits of fish and its role in a balanced diet.
We are glad to launch the section Nutrition and health for your daily life with Dr. Arantza López-Ocaña, graduated in General Medicine and expert in Nutrition. From now on, she will guide us on the way to a balanced diet through the posts in this section.
Welcome! In this section, I will talk about good health habits and how to create them, you will learn to read the labels of the products, to be up-to-date on seasonal products, etc.
Also, I would love to make this section a place of exchange that will enrich us all!
Dr. Arantza López-Ocaña
Balanced diet and fish
Fish is a key ingredient in a balanced diet, and it is advisable to consume between two and four servings of fish a week… But are you really aware of all the benefits of fish? I believe if we were, we would not miss even one of the recommended servings. ;-)) Let me tell you about some of these benefits:
- It is a major source of proteins of high biological value. This means that it provides all the “essential amino acids”, those that are key for the formation and maintenance of body tissues, neurotransmitter formation and many other body functions.
- Source of vitamins, such as A, B and D, of vital importance to prevent osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and to improve the mood, among other functions.
- Source of minerals, such as Iodine, which helps protect the body from some diseases, especially degenerative diseases.
- Healthy fats intake (the “unsaturated”), including the famous Omega 3, especially abundant in blue fish, which help reduce cholesterol and protect heart and blood health.
- Finally, it contains very few calories. Obviously, the calorie intake depends on the cooking method and will vary whether you eat fried, baked, grilled or steamed fish. The same applies to sides: to avoid an extra calorie intake, I recommend you to eat it with vegetables.
A basic food for the nutrient intake for all ages, from children to adults… Let’s have fish today!
Dr. Arantza López-Ocaña
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