It is advisable for older people to eat fish 5 times a week.
The most beneficial types of fish for older people are hake, cod and pollock.
This was reported by Doctor of Medical Sciences, nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina.
An expert explained in an interview with Moscow 24 why it is important for older people to eat fish.
What kind of fish should older people eat?
The nutritionist recommended that older people eat fish 5 times a week in the amount of 150-200 g per day.
Since frying produces carcinogens, it is best to bake, stew, or steam fish.
The most beneficial types of fish for older people are hake, cod and pollock.
These types of fish are rich in iodine, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
It is especially needed by the elderly who live far from the sea, noted Mukhina.
According to the specialist, fish also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids and protein.
PUFAs improve metabolism and the condition of the cardiovascular system, and prevent vascular accidents.
Protein is a building material for cells and the synthesis of antibodies that fight infections, the doctor concluded.
