“Children who eat fish are smart.†This phrase is often used by parents to encourage children to eat more fish. Indeed, fish is rich in nutrients, and its rich DHA and EPA can promote brain development and intellectual development in children. In addition, fish rich in protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, various trace elements, etc., can provide children with balanced dietary nutrition. Although the fish is good, but from the security point of view, we must carefully choose to children.
From the food safety point of view, some fish without intermuscular puncture (commonly known as less stabbed) are more suitable for children, such as large yellow croaker, salmon, eel, octopus and so on. From the perspective of the level of environmental pollution, marine fish that normally grow naturally are less polluted than artificially cultivated sea and freshwater fish. Especially when the environment of artificial breeding grounds is relatively serious, they should be avoided. These fish. From the point of view of the enrichment of heavy metals in the biological chain, it is better to choose the fish that is below the middle level. The larger the fish, the longer the growth period, the more elements of pollution accumulated in the body. Therefore, when parents choose fish for their children, they do not have to pick up valuable fish, and they can source locally and choose fish that are relatively affordable, such as squid (blue pheasant), blue peony (bamboo carp, pond fish, and yellow peony). ), Mackerel (salmon), sardines and other fish, DHA content is high, protein content is high, and meat is more delicious. In addition, there are many types of fish and there are many places of origin. There is no need to stick to one or a few kinds of fish when giving fish to children. Pay more attention to children trying different types of fish so that children can taste different tastes. Intake fish with different nutritional characteristics and develop good habits that are not picky eaters.
There are also many parents who ask which part of the fish is good for fish, fish head, fish belly, or roe? In fact, the difference in nutrients in various parts of the fish is not so great that children can eat it. In general, the pollution of fish heads is more serious. This is mainly due to the slow metabolism of brain tissues and tissues and organs of the liver and fish bones, and it is not easy for pollutants to be discharged. However, "fish face" is quite suitable for children to eat, this place is delicate, no thorns, pollution is not great. Another argument is that the least pollution of fish is, shouldn't the children eat more fish? In fact, it is of little significance to pay too much attention to the fish. First of all, there is a layer of film outside the fish, not easy to be digested and absorbed, may "pass through the intestine," and second, if the overall pollution of the fish is more serious, then the fish will be affected. Finally, although caviar is rich in lecithin, the cholesterol content is also very high. Particular attention should be paid to eating the roe before the best rolling, so that the film outside the caviar is broken, which is conducive to children's digestion and absorption.
For children to cook fish, the best choice for steaming. Steamed fish has less nutrient loss, and the original taste is beneficial to children's taste development. Cooking methods such as frying will not only change the taste of the fish itself, but also change the digestible characteristics of the fish itself.
Finally, give children the right amount of fish, usually 1-2 times a week, each time 50-100 grams. If your child particularly likes to eat some fish, you can eat a little more, but do not replace the position of the staple food.