Heck is a representative of the cod family. It is often included in children's and dietary food, as it is easily absorbed by the body and contains quite a few calories. In 100 grams of this fish there is only 86 calories. White hake meat is lean and very tender. This fish has practically no small bones, and its fillets are quite easily separated from the spinal bone.
What is the usefulness of a fish?
Useful properties of fish hake are directly related to its composition. This product is an excellent source of protein, micro- and macro elements, such as: fluorine, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron , sulfur, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel and manganese. Heck is rich in vitamins of group B, as well as C, E, A and PP. All of them contribute to the normal regulation of metabolism, prevent the onset of cancer and remove toxins from the body. This fish contains saturated fatty acids, which have a beneficial effect on the work of the whole organism.
Useful properties of hake help with diseases of the thyroid gland, skin and mucous membrane problems, in addition, the hake is an excellent antioxidant, and regular use of this fish can even normalize the amount of sugar in the blood. The benefit of hake is also in the availability of useful fatty acids omega-3 , the lack of which leads to diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, depression, decreased reproductive function and hypertension.
Benefit and harm of fish hake
Heck has practically no contraindications. The only ban on the use of this fish is caused by a possible allergic reaction. In addition, the benefit and harm of hake depend on the quality of its freezing and storage. It is important to purchase fish frozen only once, with a relatively small layer of ice, which is necessary to protect the hake from drying out.