Zander
Zander belongs to the perch family. There are several varieties of pike perch. This predatory fish lives in freshwater rivers with clear water, at great depths. Outwardly, it is difficult to confuse it with other species - it has an elongated sharp head, on the back next to the head there is a fin with spiny processes, a green-gray body with dark vertical stripes on the back, the iris of the eyes is colored orange.
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Pike perch feeds on small fish. The average weight of an adult is 3-5 kg. On the Don and on the Sea of Azov, the pike perch is called "sula", and the Volga pike perch is called "bersh".
The benefits of pike perch
Pike perch is a source of vitamins and minerals, as well as easily digestible protein. Pike perch is rich in vitamin PP, which regulates the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates in the body, reduces the concentration of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, preventing the formation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels and their blockage. It is known about the property of vitamin PP to stimulate the work of the brain and the nervous system in general, improve vision and the condition of the cardiovascular, digestive systems, the appearance of the skin, regulate the activity of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands.
The benefits of pike perch also lie in the fact that it is a rich source of iodine for the body, which is especially important for the growth and mental development of the child, the formation and development of the function of the gonads in adolescents.
Cobalt from the meat of this fish is involved in the regulation of the pancreas, adrenal glands, immunity, and also prevents early gray hair and improves hair health. It is known about the important role of cobalt in the processes of tissue healing and the formation of red blood cells - erythrocytes.
Zander is a source of phosphorus and fluoride, which are involved in building bones, teeth and joints. Potassium improves the functioning of the heart muscle, is involved in removing excess water from the body, prevents the accumulation of excess sodium and prevents edema.
Zander is rich in chromium, the biological value of which is to remove harmful substances and toxins from the body, as well as to regulate blood sugar levels. Sulfur, which is also found in this fish in sufficient quantities, helps the absorption of other trace elements and vitamins, and also enters the structure of bones, muscles, nerves, skin, hair and nails.
In addition, pike perch contains vitamins of groups B, C, A, E, about 20 amino acids, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, nickel, manganese.
The benefits of pike perch in diseases of the cardiovascular system, diabetes mellitus, allergies are indisputable, it promotes better bone healing in fractures, and reduces the risk of dental caries. Zander reduces the likelihood of developing arrhythmias.
So many nutrients in this fish allow us to recommend it to those who care about their appearance and want to improve it. It is not without reason that milk and pike perch caviar are used in the formulation of cosmetic creams. Caviar and milk are rich in nucleic acids, which are able to retain the required amount of moisture in the skin. Low-molecular components of caviar have a rejuvenating effect on the skin. You can use pike perch caviar for cosmetic purposes and at home by preparing a skin mask from it. To do this, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to 1 tablespoon of pounded caviar (peach or corn oil for oily and normal skin, olive oil if the skin is dry). Stir this mixture and let it stand for a few minutes, then add 1 quail yolk, beat the composition well and apply for half an hour on the skin of problem areas,then after half an hour, rinse with warm water.
Calorie content of pike perch
Delicious and healthy dishes are obtained from pike perch, therefore nutritionists recommend including this fish in the diet on a regular basis. The calorie content of pike perch varies depending on the type of prepared dish. So, raw 100 g fillets contain 84 kcal, boiled - 97 kcal, stuffed 144 kcal per 100 g of dish, and fried pike perch contains 180 kcal. So if you are overweight, you should simply reconsider the approach to the cooking method, and do not give up this tasty and healthy fish.
Cooking pike perch
There are many different ways of cooking pike perch - boiling, frying, baking, stewing, smoking. You can cook delicious fish soup, soup, aspic from it, stuff it, grill it on charcoal, cook barbecue, marinate, make zander in batter.
Zander is usually sold fresh, frozen, or chilled.
Contraindications to the use of pike perch
Pike perch is very beneficial for health, but nevertheless, a number of dishes prepared from this fish should be eaten with caution by some categories of people.
So, smoked pike perch is not sufficiently heat treated, and since it can be an intermediate link in the development cycle of tapeworms and other parasites, when eating fish, a person can become infected with helminthiasis. In addition, smoked pike perch can become unsuitable food for diseases of the digestive tract. The calorie content of fried pike perch is quite high, so if you are obese, you should refrain from it.
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