FRESH WATER POMFRET
Pomfret fishes are high in fat content, provides calcium, vitamins A and D, and BÂÂvitamins, including Vitamin B12. Increased Vitamin B12 makes it important for the nervous system. It also contains good amount of iodine, critical for the thyroid gland. Thus Pomfret is good for eyesight and healthy hair and skin.
Energy (kcal) 111 87
Protein (gm) 20.3 17
Fats (gm) 2.6 1.3
Carbohydrates (gm) 1.5 1.8
Calcium (mg) 286 200
Phosphorus (mg) 306 290
Iron (mg) 2.3 0.9
It helps in maintaining cardiovascular health
plays important role in regulation of blood clotting
important for prenatal and postnatal neurological development
reduce tissue inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
beneficial role in cardiac arrhythmia reducing depression in older people
One study shows low risk of oral and digestive track cancer in fish eating peoples than non- fish eating individuals. Fish oil helps in building immune system and blocking breast cancer.
