Health benefits of smoked and dried catfish. Health benefits of oven dried catfish.
Catfish is fast becoming a staple food in many homes ….this is because it is cheap, affordable and readily available…aside that , catfish , whether smoked, oven dried, grilled or fried is very nutritious and filled with many health benefits…
In this article, I am going to quickly tell you about the health benefits of smoked and dried catfish.
Health benefits of smoked and dried catfish you should know
Oven oven dried catfish is a catfish that has passed through the process of drying by any heat source.
Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water/moisture from the food which inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
👉Pure dried Catfish is a complete natural product that retains the antioxidant and Omega-3 benefit of fresh fish , while constituting a healthy and widely available for the populace.
Note: A well dried Catfish helps to mitigate the occurrence of heart attacks and keep the body’s circulation functioning well. This is because, catfish is high in Omega 3 fatty acids and low in bad cholesterol…
👉Catfish, whether smoked or dried is very rich in proteins. Protein is a key source of antibodies and enzymes for living beings and it make up an essential parts of the body like: muscles, hair and other bodily components.
👉Dried Catfish provide an excellent source of Protein with fewer calories than other foods such as Beef .
It has been estimated that hundred grams ( 100g) of dried Catfish contains about 80 percent of Protein with 300 calories, while Beef has more than Twice the Calories with less Protein. This makes dried Catfish a compelling Purchase for those looking to increase their intake of healthy food .
👉In addition, dried Catfish contains little salt or cholesterol while being High in Essential Vitamins and Minerals.
Advise;
👉You should include dried Catfish in your diet in a regular basis. It is good for your health.
👉Because it is low in calories and high on proteins, dried or smoked catfish is good for weight loss
Note: Before preparing catfish, make sure you wash it very well especially for the one which passed through the process of open flame drying, to cuttle the rate of HCA’s as deposited by the smoke.
HCA’s is a compound formed by oxidative reaction of smoke when ingested. According to Wikipedia, “epidemiological studies show associations between intakes of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and cancers of the colon, rectum, breast, prostate, pancreas, lung, stomach, and esophagus, and animal feeding experiments support a causal relationship.
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