Mackerel
canned fish is the name of various species of oily
and cold water fish. These fish are usually caught and then produced as canned
products. Mackerel gain attention from its high omega 3 fatty acids contents as
well as because health benefits from other nutrition provided from such fish. Mackerel
fish help to improve cardiovascular health and that’s why American Heart
Association also recommends us to eat at least two times each week especially
for those who suffer from heart disease need to consume fish with high level of
omega 3 fatty acids for about 1 gram per day to boost a healthy heart.
Mackerel
canned fish for diet
Mackerel canned fish for diet menu can help for successful weight lost when
you eating them with the right amount and cooked it with proper ways. There is
some health benefits provided by mackerel such as minerals, vitamins, protein,
and a bit amount of saturated fat. Mackerel contain less cholesterol and
calories and thus very good for diet. Not to mention they are also an excellent
source to gain omega 3 fatty acids intake for your body. This omega 3 offers
acids eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA plus docosahexaenoic acid or DHA to give
positive effect for your heart. Aside mackerel, other oil fishes such as
sardines, tuna, and salmon contains high level of omega 3 as well and give the
highest level of both EPA and DHA.
Why you need these two substances?
According to American Heart Association (AHA), because it helps the body to
function properly but human body cannot produce these substances themselves and
thus we need to supply them by eat omega 3 food sources such as mackerel canned fish product. Omega 3 fatty acids
will help to reduce the risk of arrhythmia or irregular heart beat plus they
also slowing down the growth of plaque in arteries.
Below are some health benefits which you
can get when you eating canned mackerel daily with proper amount, such as:
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Some studies published in the
year of 1985 and 1986 in journal Atherosclerosis researching the effect of
mackerel in diet with cardiovascular health indicators like blood pressure.
Some men with mild high blood pressure asked to consume canned mackerel in
specific amount for their diet each day in order to provide good amount of
carbohydrate, protein, and fat. And the result is the men experienced blood
pressure reduction and after they eat mackerel canned fish factory product for 8 months, the researchers ask them to stop
eating the fish and surprisingly their blood pressure level returned to the
previous levels only in 2 months after not eating canned mackerel.
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There are some studies found
out that eating mackerel gave a positive effect for triglycerides and
cholesterol as well. A study published in 1985 article mentioned that some
people experienced lower level of triglycerides and cholesterol by 28 percents
and 9 percents. The bad cholesterol known as LDL even decreased to 14 percents
while oppositely, the good cholesterol or HDL increased by 12 percents. This is
a proof that eating fish such as mackerel can give a good nutrition for body
and in the end brings positive effect for health.
When you choose to eat either Fresh or mackerel canned fish Indonesia, it is better to
pick the smaller size than bigger size due to the mercury level contained in
the bigger fish like King Mackerel. Oily fishes usually not only bring good
nutrition but can also give negative side effect from their pollution (mercury)
if eaten excessively. In addition, smaller mackerel such as Spanish and Jack
mackerel contains higher amount of omega 3 fatty acids than King Mackerel.
Besides that, King Mackerel has the most higher mercury compared to the other
type of mackerels and thus it is better to avoid this fish.
Mackerel
canned fish can be found easily at grocery stores
and you just need to read the label what type of mackerel packaged in the can
and they are usually available with oils such as olive oils or with additional
flavors from herbs or spices. Fresh mackerel also available every year, but
when you purchase fresh mackerel, it is best to cooking it ASAP by broiling or
grilling it. Hope this information help you more understand about mackerel fish
when you interested to try them.
