Want to be healthy? Then eat fish… not only they taste well, but brings your body the nutrients it needs.
According to statistics, average Czech eats 6.4 pounds of fish per year. Compared to the rest of Europe, it is desperately few. The ordinary residents of the “old continent” will eat 24 pounds of fish. On the other hand, the largest “fish -eating” are Portuguese, Estonians and the French. Japanese, South Koreans, Vietnamese and Chinese have a similar appetite on a world scale. “We Czechs are more of a pork or chicken,” nutritionist shrugs. On the other hand, it is true that the fish menu is gradually on the rise in the Czech Republic. A few years ago, the score per individual was two pounds lower. And that’s a success!
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Cheaper than salmon
As far as freshwater fish are concerned, the Czech Republic prefers traditional carp. Rainbow trout, pike, zander, amur or American Siven are also popular. Between sea fish, he plays salmon, trout or cod. “But I don’t know that,” reader Mirek from Ostrava shakes his head, who only has fish on the plate occasionally. She likes salmon. Interestingly, such a Praguer is much cheaper than popular salmon and her health benefits are not lagging behind … Why should this fish be in your diet?
Fish, the goddess of love
“Pražma – or Moan Golden – has been a popular fish since ancient times,” says nutrition expert, saying that the ancient Greeks have dedicated the Aphrodite to the Prague goddess and was associated with love, fertility and beauty. It is generally considered to be among the healthiest fish species, because in addition to important mega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, it also contains important minerals such as phosphorus, selenium and magnesium. The last three is important for muscles, bones, but also the body’s defenses.
Will mainly enjoy seniors
“From my point of view, seniors should be eaten mainly because it is low -calorie, easily digestible and does not contain as much bones as other fish,” says a nutritional advisor, saying that regular consumption of this fish can alleviate mental difficulties and depression. However, you will not come across the Prague in a regular trade network. Sometimes it is available in supermarkets such as Globus, Albert or Tesco. If you discover it, take it immediately, because it’s really worth it!
Fried, baked and grilled
Pražma is sold most often chilled. Its freshness can be recognized by shiny eyes, reddish frogs and tight skin. “You can use the fish as a whole or as fillets. It depends on you … The Praguer has excellent white meat, which is enough to salt, drizzle with oil, lemon juice and either throw it on the pan, grill or bake in the oven. You can choose mashed potatoes or vegetables as a side dish. For example, it fits perfectly with eggplant!
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