Herring is a fish that evokes associations with the New Year, as it is the basis for a popular salad.
However, it is worth adding herring to your daily diet, as it is very beneficial for the human body.
Fish can be eaten as is, or you can cook different dishes from it, for example, canapes. Let's consider the features of this product in more detail.
The benefits of herring for the body
Herring contains a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as valuable microelements.
Fish is extremely beneficial for human health, as it contains:
• Vitamin D. It is necessary for the immune system to become stronger. The vitamin also improves the body’s absorption of calcium, which is necessary for healthy bones.
• Vitamin B. The component has a positive effect on the state of the central nervous system. Eat herring regularly to get rid of stress and depression.
• Vitamin A. It helps improve visual acuity. When vitamin A enters the body, it turns into a powerful antioxidant called carotene.
• Vitamin E. The component will protect the human body from the effects of free radicals. Thanks to this, early aging processes are completely excluded.
• Creatine. This is the main source of energy that saturates muscle tissue with nutrients. 100 grams of herring contains up to 8 grams of creatine, so add fish to your diet.
• Oleic acid. This component is necessary for stable functioning of the heart and strengthening of blood vessels. In addition, oleic acid has a positive effect on blood circulation in the brain.
It is worth remembering that herring is healthy, but you should not abuse the product. This is due to the fact that the fish contains too much salt. In particular, you need to be careful if you suffer from swelling, as well as from diseases affecting the kidneys.
Rules for choosing herring
You can choose either Pacific or Atlantic herring, based on your individual preferences. But it is important that the product is of high quality so that it brings only benefits to the body.
It is better to buy herring at the end of autumn or at the very beginning of winter. Pay attention to whole carcasses with head weighing up to 700 grams.
To avoid making a mistake, it is worth considering the following factors:
• the herring's eyes should not be cloudy;
• the color of high-quality herring is silver, spots and inclusions are excluded;
• smell the herring to make sure it gives off a fresh sea aroma;
• the skin of quality fish should not be deformed;
• touch the abdomen to make sure there are no dips.
You shouldn't think that herring with caviar is considered the most delicious. During this period, females use their energy to produce offspring, so the fish loses fat. Male herring are considered the most appetizing, so pay attention to products with a sharp and flattened head.
If you decide to buy herring in a package, read the labels on it very carefully. It is better to choose "matie", as this is a young fish with a high fat content and an incredibly pleasant taste.
