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Amazing Health Benefits Of Rohu Fish

By Pooja Kaushal
Rohu Fish: Health Benefits | रोहू मछली खाने से शरीर को होते हैं कई सारे स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य लाभ | Boldsky

Having fish thrice a week can keep you on top of your health. It does not matter whether you eat sea fish or river fish, benefits of eating this type of seafood are immense.

If you live near the sea, you will find fishes such as seer fish and salmon. And if you live inland, you will be able to derive health benefits of rohu fish and katla.

IS EATING EGGS EVERYDAY HEALTHY?

Although a diet consisting of fish is supposed to be healthy, it is not found on the plate so often. People prefer to have chicken and eggs over fish. For some, it is about personal preference, while for others, it becomes a matter of availability.

But with improved transportation facilities, the problem of availability can be overcome to a great extent. Now, we have the option of going for frozen fish in various types. And an added advantage of frozen fish is that it is well-cleaned and dressed and thus, it eases the process of cooking.

Rohu fish is as beneficial as eating other fishes such as mackerel, salmon or tuna. Here are some of the health benefits of eating rohu fish.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Rohu is a river fish. It is considered to be a rich source of vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a good health. It keeps diseases like cold and cough at bay and prevents other diseases related to it.

Protein rich

Protein rich

Fish protein is one of the best forms of protein available. It is said that sea fish has a greater content of protein. But the river fishes are not far behind. Living inland where river fish like rohu and katla are more common, it is always a good idea to bank upon the fish protein as much as possible. Be it a child or an adult, this protein is needed for growth and good health of tissues.

Low fat

Low fat

Rohu is rich in protein but low in fat - what could be better than this? When you get benefits without piling up layers of fat, you know you have the ideal dish.

Heart friendly

Heart friendly

Omega 3 fatty acid is known for being heart friendly. We hear cooking oils being advertised of its content of Omega 3 fatty acids, but do you know that the best natural source of this is none other than the fish? So, that's one of the reasons you should start eating rohu fish today.

Brain booster

Brain booster

Fish and brains are always mentioned together. Eating fish benefits the entire body, including the brain. A fish eater is seen to have better memorising and analysing skills along with fewer occasions of mood swings.

Mineral source

Mineral source

Iron, zinc, iodine, potassium, calcium and selenium are just a few names. The list consists of many more such essential minerals that are found in fish. The quantity may vary from one variety to another but the fact cannot be denied that fish is a rich source of minerals required by the body.

Cancer chaser

Cancer chaser

One deadly disease that is affecting people across the world is cancer. Be it any form, the mere name of cancer is heart wrenching. Antioxidants in fish are believed to be helpful in fighting cancer to a great extent. It could be river fish or sea fish but the idea is to have more of it.

Story first published: Saturday, October 11, 2014, 9:36 [IST]
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