Fish must be present in the diet of the child. Why this is so, and how to choose the right fish and seafood to feed your children, you will learn below.

Fish is useful for many organs and the body as a whole.
It contains many fatty acids that help prevent the development of heart disease. Fish contains fatty acids, which are needed by brain cells and the human nervous system.
An interesting fact is that people who constantly eat fish are 2 times less likely to die from heart disease.

Is sea fish healthier than river fish?
This is not entirely true. Any fish is useful in its own way. Yes, there are more useful trace elements in sea fish, such as iodine, zinc, calcium. It has more fatty acids. But river fish contains fewer calories and is absorbed faster by the body. The only obvious disadvantage of river fish is its bony nature. The fewer bones in the fish, the more pleasant it is to eat. And in the case of baby food, it is even safer.

How to choose fish?
A lot is being said about how to buy fish and other products correctly and many programs are being filmed. The only thing that can not be said is that the fish should always be fresh with a characteristic smell. It has a fleshy texture and an even pattern. During the preparation of such fish, its fibers are easily separated from each other.

Always choose fresh fish over frozen. Since when frozen, most of the protein and nutrients are lost.

The healthiest fish in terms of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids
Protein.
Salmon contains the most protein.

Vitamin B12 – mackerel, herring, tuna and salmon.

Calcium.
Canned tuna contains the most calcium.

And finally, the Japanese consider it obligatory to arrange 1-2 per week, the so-called fish days. So maybe today is just such a day?