Fish plays vital role in human health, says veterinary university expert

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, January 24

Food plays an important role in keeping the human mind and body healthy and active. Good quality and right amount of food is beneficial in every way. Being rich in essential nutrients, fish is considered as a good and complementary food and has a special place over other animal meats (chicken, goat and pig).

Fish protein is the second most important food in human nutrition after mother’s milk due to its quick digestion. It will be beneficial to include fish in the daily diet for full physical and mental development of expectant mothers, growing children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Dr Vaneet Inder Kaur, HoD, College of Fisheries, GADVASU

It was stated by Dr Vaneet Inder Kaur, HoD, College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).

With winter at its peak, eating fish is healthy in the season. “Fish is rich in high-quality protein and fats, which play a vital role in human health. Fish protein is the second most important food in human nutrition after mother’s milk due to its quick digestion. It has high levels of poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs - mainly omega-3 fatty acids such as the EPA and DHA) which keep the body fit. In addition, fish is a rich source of micro-nutrients and essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy,” Dr Vaneet said.

In today’s fast-moving and stressful life, fish is also a good choice for patients with high blood pressure and heart disease as the Omega-3 PUFA present in fish meat lowers cholesterol and other fats in the blood and blood vessels. It would be beneficial to include fish in the daily diet for full physical and mental development of expectant mothers, growing children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, Dr Vaneet added.

“As compared to chicken, goat and pork meat, fish has less fiber (3-5 per cent) so it takes less time to cook, but at the same time It is digested quickly. We can ensure a healthy and bright future for our future generations by including fish in the diet of pregnant mothers and newborns before birth,” Dr Vaneet said. —

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