Mackerel is a silver color fish with entirely covered small loosely attached scale, with a slender, forked based tail and has fins such as dossal, pelvic fins and small finlets from dossal to tail. It is a very common marine fish. Mackerel is a common name for members of the family Scombridae.
Eating mackerel is healthy. It is a nutritious supplement to consume in your diet. Mackerels in terms of nutrition are better known for rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high amount of protein.
Here is the list of nutrients which mackerel contain
Here are the few reasons why mackerels are good for health
May reduce risk of heart diseases
Mackerels contain unsaturated fatty acids known as Omega-3.This molecules lessen inflammation throughout the body. When any of the body part suffers inflammation it causes high risk of blood vessels getting damaged and thus leads to heart diseases and strokes. Omega-3 can also reduce triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood reduce risk of arrhythmias, it slows build up of plaque which when hardens blocks your arteries and reduce normal flow of blood and lowers blood pressure.
Good for growth and development
Mackerels contain Omega-3 fatty acids and D Vitamins which are essential nutrients for the babies and young children as they require it for the development of eyes and brain. Mackerel also contains mercury like many other sea food, so it should be given to children with very little amount or substitute mackerels with other fishes like
Protects against age related loss of eyesight
Omega-3 fatty acid DHA which is abundantly found in mackerels is founded to protect older people against loss of sight. It preconditions various types of retina cells to withstand the damage.
Lowers Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a really bad for our health. There are two types of Cholesterol low density lipoprotein (LDL) or ‘bad’ cholesterol and high density lipoprotein (HDL) which is good cholesterol. Mackerels and some other fishes like Tuna, Trout, Salmon contain Omega-3 acid which are polyunsaturated fats this fats increase good cholesterol which is HDL and lowers bad cholesterol which is LDL . Omega-3 also maintains healthy cholesterol levels by lowering triglyceride levels.
Reduce systems of rheumatoid arthritis
Mackerels consist of anti-inflammatory compounds which gives relief from the joint pain or muscle pain. Omega-3 interferes with immune cells called Leukocytes and enzymes known as cytokines which are key player in the body’s inflammatory response.
Some delicious dishes to try of mackerels
Mackerel fillet
Mackerel is tasty and inexpensive food. Mackerel fillet is very easy to make. Just take the knife out cut the mackerel fresh from top and bottom of the fish bone. Roll out the fillet in semolina and deep it on the pan.
Check the recipe here https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pan-fried-mackerel-orange-salsa
Tomato Mackerel Salad
This recipe is very easy to make and very tasty to eat. This dish is often found for Goan family functions. The dish is very tangy due to tangy flavorless of palm vinegar.
Check the recipe https://www.bigfattummy.com/2017/09/goan-mackerel-salad/
Mackerel Patties
This is very good snack to eat with your family and friends whenever you want to spend time with them. Mackerel patties tastes good when dipped in tomato ketchup, you also enjoy it with bread.
Check out the recipe. https://chickenofthesea.com/recipes/mackerel-patties
Stay healthy and grow healthy 