Health experts recommend eating at least two portions of fish a week; one portion should be oily. Mackerel is one of the highly recommended oily fish for a healthy diet. It offers several health benefits.
- It is rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids occur in high quantities in this fish, which help to protect the human heart and play a vital role in the central nervous system (i.e. the brain and spinal cord). Essential fatty acidsin it have been found helpful in the prevention of depression and dementia.
- It contains vitamins A,B6, B12, C, E, K and D; good for maintaining strong bone and teeth.
- It is highly rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and selenium. Trace minerals include zinc and copper.
- It is very rich in protein and the antioxidant Coenzyme `