6 reasons to have mackerel in Goa

Mackerel is a fish found abundantly in Goa. It is known for the health benefits it provides. Did you know that mackerel can make blood fresh and thin and prevent heart attacks? People who start eating mackerel every week instead of meat will do themselves a world of good. Ideally we should be eating this kind of fish at least three times a week.

Read on to know the nutritional value of mackerel:

1. Mackerel helps in reducing cancer causing agents in cells, thus preventing the risk of different cancers.

2. It regulates the hormone level and makes blood vessels more elastic.

3. By reducing blood coagulation, mackerel eliminates the deposition of cholesterol.

4. The fish also helps in reducing bad cholesterol and lowering blood pressure.

5. It prevents cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the immune system, improves functions of organs weakened by illness and regulates metabolism.

6. Mackerel helps in easing the pain of migraine and arthritis. It also improves brain activity and thus, enhances the memory.

Warning
Since mackerel contains methyl mercury, pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid it. It can harm a child’s developing nervous system and pose a risk to mothers as well.

Mackerel is comparatively inexpensive to buy, but you must ensure it is fresh – it’s best eaten on the day it is caught. To test if a mackerel is fresh, lift it horizontally by the head – it shouldn’t droop if it’s in prime condition.

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