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Providing proper nutrition to children for better physical and mental development in their growing age is the biggest priority of every parent. Fish has been considered the best superfood among non-vegetarian foods for sharpening the brain of children, improving their eyesight and strengthening their bones. However, while feeding fish to small children, parents are most afraid that the hook might get stuck in their throat. According to nutritionists and pediatricians, there are certain species of seafood and freshwater that have no thorns and are completely free of mercury, which are like nectar for children’s health.
Will make the brain superfast: Why are Omega-3 and Vitamin D important for children?
Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA and EPA), which are the most important nutrients for the development of children’s brain cells and nervous system. Apart from this, the high-quality protein present in it strengthens the muscles of children and Vitamin D helps the bones to absorb calcium. Children who consume safe fish in right quantity since childhood, their concentration, memory and learning ability are found to be much faster than other children. Let us know about those 5 best fishes which you can include in your children’s diet without any fear.
These are the 5 safest and best fishes, which have very few thorns.
While choosing fish for children, one should first choose varieties that are thornless or have only one main backbone. The first and most popular fish is Salmon, which is the biggest source of Omega-3 and is very easy to clean. The second is ‘Pomfret’, which is easily available in the markets of coastal areas of India as well as in North India; Its meat is very soft and does not have fine thorns. A third best choice could be the belly portion of ‘Rohu’ or ‘Katla’, which has large thorns that can be easily removed. The fourth fish is ‘Singhara/Catfish’ which has only one main hook, and the fifth is ‘Cod’ fish which is rich in Vitamin A and D and is considered completely safe for children.
Take these precautions while buying from the markets of North India including Lucknow
If you are living in Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi-NCR or other plain areas of Uttar Pradesh, then it is very important to keep some special local things in mind while buying fish for children. Always keep in mind to buy only fresh fish to feed to children, whose eyes are shiny and the flesh returns to its shape when pressed. Frozen or old fish increases the risk of food poisoning and stomach infections in children. Always give fish to children after it is well cooked, steamed or grilled in less oil. Never feed excessively spicy or deep fried fish to children so that its real nutrients are not destroyed.