Shark meat is a popular product in many Asian countries. In the past few years, it has been increasingly common in Russian supermarkets. Tender meat is a valuable food product, it contains a lot of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
True, even 20 years ago, many ignored this product, because people believed that this fish was a cannibal, and it was simply unsafe to eat such meat. Over time, this meat was called a delicacy, and scientists discovered that the amino acid composition of the product was similar to beef.
Today this product can be bought fresh, frozen and even canned.
The most useful shark fins are either fried or baked. But raw meat has an unpleasant aroma due to the large amount of urea in the composition, therefore, before cooking, it is recommended to soak the meat in milk or solution for two to three hours salt.
What is the use of such a product?
According to the latest findings from experts, shark meat is good for:
- Of cardio-vascular system. So, due to the presence of trace elements and antioxidants in the composition, this product is excellent a preventive agent against heart disease, improves the functioning of blood vessels, reduces the level of cholesterol.
- Prevention of oncological diseases thanks to the strong antioxidants and omega acids included in the composition, which prevent the appearance of neoplasms.
- Musculoskeletal system. Shark meat contains large amounts of calcium, zinc and phosphorus. This combination of trace elements has a strengthening effect on bone tissue and improves the condition of the joints.
- The immune system. Shark oil enhances human immunity, especially with allergies or immunodeficiency.
- Normalization of hormonal levels. Thanks to the high concentration of omega acids, the reproductive system of men and women is strengthened.
Nevertheless, despite such useful qualities, many scientists and doctors talk about the need to reduce the amount of shark meat in the diet.
Why should you limit the amount of meat in your diet?
In shark meat, as in other fish, the amount of mercury and heavy metals increases with age (alas, this is due to human activities that throw waste into the sea) that can adversely affect human health.
In addition, long-term storage of meat only exacerbates this situation.
Children under the age of 5, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding are especially vulnerable. Eating any shark-based food can lead to respiratory failure, nausea, and seizures.
In addition, it is important to very carefully prepare the meat itself: if it is soaked poorly, urea will remain in it. In addition, before cooking, it is necessary to allow the product to rest, which will remove the smell of ammonia.
Also, you can not eat red meat from the sides of a shark - it is not only unfit for consumption, but can also be deadly, since it is in such meat that parasites are most often found.
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