Fish is good for you!

  • Fish is the best source of Vitamin D. Just one fish meal a day will give you your Vitamin D for the day.
  • The soft fish oil is good for the heart and the brain.
  • Fish is a light food since the energy content of many fish is low. Some of the low-fat species include northern pike, European perch and cod.
  • Fish contains plenty of good-quality protein. Fish protein is just as good as the protein you get from meat, eggs or milk
  • Fish contains the right proportions of all of the amino acids essential to humans.
  • Fish also provides you with Vitamin B12, selenium and other minerals.

Source (in Finnish):
Ruokatieto.fi / Syö kalaa 2-3 kertaa viikossa
Prokala.fi / Tietoa kalasta

Salmon is healthful food!

Salmon contains a number of nutrients needed by our bodies:

Protein is needed to build and maintain all body cells. Proteins consist of various amino acids. The ones the body is unable to produce on its own have to be obtained from a diet that includes e.g. fish.

Omega 3 fatty acids prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases and slow down their progression. These fatty acids are also some of the key building blocks of our brains.

The functions of Vitamin A in the body are related to vision and the immune system. Vitamin A is also important to fertility and foetal development.

Vitamin D is essential for maintaining calcium balance and it is important for skeletal well-being. The body forms Vitamin D on its own only when the skin is exposed to sufficient sunlight. So, people living in northern latitudes must acquire most of their Vitamin D along with the nutriments they eat. Vitamin D is naturally abundant in fatty fish and fish liver.

Vitamin B12 is important for cell regeneration. Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause anaemia, pains, memory disorders and depression.

Selenium reinforces the body’s resistance, combating against harmful chemical reactions taking place in the body. Obtaining sufficient selenium promotes hair and nail growth and well-being.

Iodine is needed for metabolic maintenance. Iodine deficiency together with an inadequate supply of other nutrients may cause hypothyroidism and many other kinds of disorders, such as growth retardation.