love herring? Did you know much about it? Let us examine together.
Interesting facts about herring
First, a bit about this amazing fish.
And, you know that:
Herring lives up to 15 years, but only in one area of Greenland found centenarians this fish;
Herring age is determined as at a tree - the rings on the scales;
largest herring has a length of 75 cm, and weighs 6.5 kg;
the first mention of herring documented already found in 702 AD in monastic chronicles of old England;
King of France, Louis IX, Saint sending this fish in charity leper;
The Dutch like to joke that the city of Amsterdam was founded on herring bones;
on the modern coat of arms of the city of Pereslavl herring there is a stylized image;
at the herring has its own museum, which tells all about the fish;
in the early twentieth century, the scales of herring were harvested and processed into an artificial nacre and pearls;
herring was salted in barrels previously, the same barrel, which in 1862 became the official unit of measurement of the volume of oil;
herring - are so popular product that in many countries even held celebrations in her honor;
author of the famous salad "Herring under a fur coat" is considered a merchant Anastas Bogomil, host of popular eateries and restaurants in Moscow, which has given a snack called "chauvinism and decline - Boycott and Anathema ", or simply" SH.U.B.A. ", but the name of the author of the popular recipe and a favorite salad was forgotten and become very appetizer called simply" Herring under coat ";
a big fan of herring in France was known Dumas.
And now about its benefits.
How useful herring?
Herring - the most popular fish in Russian. Annual production of 500-550 million tons of herrings, making Russia the largest consumer of herring in the world.
Fats found in herring, help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as classified as "useful".
In addition, regular consumption of herring helps to minimize the risk of such diseases as diabetes.
Herring contains antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acid, selenium, vitamin D and B12.
Herring slows the aging process, protects the body from the negative impact of external factors and stress.
Eating herring strengthens bones and has beneficial effects on the kidneys.
In addition, this fish increases hemoglobin, stimulates the thyroid gland, improves eyesight and brain function.
Herring helps in the treatment of neuralgia.
Important! Dishes herring reduces the risk of some cancers, such as breast tumors, lung, colon and prostate cancer several times.
Herring should not be consumed by people with liver disease, digestive and biliary system. As well as those who have high blood pressure or migraine.
Since this is considered to be high-calorie foods, obesity and the tendency to overweight from it should be abandoned.
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