KOLKATA: Bengali community life is incomplete with fish and rice. As we know rich protein fish is extremely beneficial for the eyes, muscles, and overall health.
More than a dozen types of fish are available in the market and most of the time a common man often brings rohu fish with roe or egg (rui maachh dim) to their kitchen. These eggs contain a wealth of nutrients.
Are You Planning a Feast with Rohu and Hilsa Fish Egg?
It is better to know how fish eggs affect your body! Well, let’s find out which fish roe is best to eat and what nutrients it contains.
Ilish with roe or Hilsa fish egg is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, phosphorus, zinc, and various antioxidants, just like a fish. All these components help keep the body healthy from within.
When it comes to fish roe, salmon, trout, and capelin roe are recommended, as well as the roe of Indian fish like Rohu and Hilsa. These types of fish roe are abundant in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, phosphorus, antioxidants, and vitamin B12.
Fish Roe Helps Lower Bad Cholesterol
Fish roe contains small amounts of three types of fats: saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats. These help lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the body.
As a result, the heart remains healthy, and the risk of heart disease is significantly reduced. They also help reduce blood clotting and inflammation, dilate blood vessels, and control blood pressure.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and fish roe may help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
DHA and EPA are crucial for the development of children’s eyesight and for the proper functioning of the retina in both children and adults.
Vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids enhance brain function and keep the nervous system healthy.
Benefits of Fish Roe or Fish Egg in Diet
If you want to stay free from conditions like dementia, memory problems, or Alzheimer’s disease in the long run, including fish and fish roe in your diet is beneficial.
Fish roe is rich in selenium and zinc, which boost the body’s immune system. Regularly consuming fish roe can significantly protect you from various infections and minor illnesses.
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