Tilapia is a nutritious source of food since it is a good source of protein and has lower fat. As compared to other meat, tilapia has lower calories and sodium. Fried tilapia is healthy, however, it should be consumed at most thrice a week.
Benefits of Eating Fried Tilapia
May lower cancer risk
A single tilapia fillet provides 88% of your daily value of selenium. Selenium is a mineral that prevents thyroid diseases, cancer and heart disease. It is important to note that, you only need a small amount of selenium.
Heart health may be guaranteed
Fish is widely known to be a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 reduces irregular heartbeats, lowers blood pressure, reduces blood clotting and reduces your risk of heart failure and strokes. Tilapia fish is also rich in omega-6 which, one mostly gets from vegetable oil since a human body can’t make it on itself. Omega 6 keeps your blood pressure and cholesterol in control.
Improved bone-strength
Tilapia has nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and phosphorus that can make and maintain bones.
Weight-loss
Tilapia fish can make you feel satisfied without a lot of calories. Since tilapia is a lean source of protein, it can be used as part of meal plan for weight loss. Some studies clearly show that eating fish has been linked to weight loss.
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