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Fish Tips: Fish itself is a powerhouse of nutrition. However, people often like expensive fish. But there are some inexpensive fish which have amazing properties. Not only this, it is also a superstar in taste. It contains omega 3 fatty acids which make the heart healthy and relieve the problem of high cholesterol. Compared to ordinary but expensive fish, these low -cost fish can also have a great impact in your health.
Bengali people are very fond of fish. No matter how much chicken is there, if Ilish, Pabda, Parshe are not in the plate of Bengalis who like fish, then the mood of many people gets spoiled. Even doctors recommend eating fish for health. Many types of problems can be kept away by including fish in daily food.
But while buying fish in the market, most people always bow down to the fish to be identified. Especially in the favorite list of Bengalis in fish, fish like Ilish, Rohu, Katla, Pabda and Prathe are always at the top. But do you know, some cheap fish also have amazing qualities! These fish are also superstars in taste. Compared to expensive fish, these low prices can have a great impact on your health.
We will tell you about one such fish. It is a fish -rich fish. Its name is “Bar Mutan Fish”. It is called native Bhatki or Coral Fish in Bengali. This white colored fish like milk gives many medical benefits, about which many people do not know.
According to American doctor Kathleen M. Jailman, Bar Mutan fish contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore, it is anti-inflammatory and there is no match for this fish in reducing triglyceride. It slows down the speed of plaque freezing in the arteries. Taking at least 250 mg of omega-3 fatty acids daily daily can reduce the risk of death by 35 percent due to a sudden heart attack. Other benefits of taking omega-3 fatty acids include relief from problems like arthritis, depression and memory.
Identification of Bar Mutan or Coral Fish- Its body is white, soft and flattened like milk. The tail is dark colored and a black spot between the stomach and tail. As it is large, the black spots of the body changes. Its specialty is the blue color of the upper part of the mouth, which is not found in any other fish. The top part is light pink in color.
This fish belongs to the mackerel family. In other parts of the country, it is also called Barmouth Fish because it lives in stone and mud areas. Its food includes small fish, shrimp children and algae. It is a budget-friendly and extremely tasty fish, which is sold in the market for about Rs 70–80 kg.
