Eating fish in the spring has many benefits.

Spring has arrived, and it's once again the season for a variety of fish to be in abundance..... The texture of each fish is different, and so are its health benefits. Let's take a look at what fish to eat during this season.

Ten-Minute Braised Fish

Four Great Benefits of Eating Fish in Spring

1. High Nutritional Value of Fish

The protein content in fish is as high as about 18%, with good composition and abundant and comprehensive amino acids. It contains more than 20 essential amino acids for the human body, while pork's protein content is only about 4%, with only over ten types of amino acids. The fat content of pork is about 6%, twice that of fish.

2. Fish is beneficial for intelligence and brain health

China's population survey results show that coastal cities generally have higher IQs than inland cities. In the same city, families that love to eat fish have higher IQs than those that don't. This is because modern scientific research has shown that more than 50% of the human brain is composed of unsaturated fatty acids, and the fat in fish is mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which can provide adequate nutrition for the metabolism of the human brain.

3. Reduces the risk of heart disease

A large number of scientific studies have proven that fish is rich in protein and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (hereinafter referred to as unsaturated fatty acids). This type of unsaturated fatty acid can reduce blood viscosity, prevent myocardial infarction and stroke, and also lower the level of triglycerides in the body.

4. Enhances vision

A professor from the Australian National University published a research report on ophthalmology, pointing out that eating more fish can prevent age-related macular degeneration of the retina.

How to Choose Fish for Spring Health

Spring is the time when fish production is at its highest, and it's close to the spawning period, so they have accumulated a lot of fat and nutrients, making their bodies plump and firm.

To eat and cook fish, you must first know how to choose them. There are many varieties of fish in spring. Faced with lively and dazzling fish, how should you choose? How to turn these fish into delicious and fragrant delicacies?

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish

1. Mandarin Fish - Strengthens the spleen and nourishes the blood

For hundreds of years, the mandarin fish has been at the top of the "spring seasonal delicacies." This is because its meat is tender and plump, with few bones and no gallbladder, making it the top freshwater fish in spring. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that its meat "can deficiency, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and replenish qi," making it suitable for people with weak constitutions and poor appetite. Modern nutrition shows that mandarin fish contains nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, etc. Its meat is tender and very easy to digest, suitable for children, the elderly, and people with poor digestive function; mandarin fish is not high in calories and is rich in antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for women who want to beautify themselves but are afraid of gaining weight.

2. Grass Carp - Warms the stomach and brightens the eyes

Grass carp is a type of freshwater fish that is affordable and of good quality. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which is beneficial for blood circulation and is very suitable for people with cardiovascular diseases.

In addition, grass carp is also rich in selenium, which has anti-aging and beauty-enhancing effects. For people who are thin and have poor appetite, grass carp meat is tender but not greasy, whets the appetite, and is nourishing. The Qing Dynasty's "Medical Essentials" records that grass carp can be "especially good when steamed and eaten." Readers might as well try the method of steaming and eating the grass carp head.