4 mistakes when eating fish are listed by WHO as carcinogenic foods, unfortunately Vietnamese people still regret it and have not given up the habit

Fish meat is rich in nutrients, but if you eat fish incorrectly, it will have many health consequences, even serious diseases.

Fish is a food rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins. Protein in fish meat is very easily absorbed, good for human health, especially good for the digestive and cardiovascular systems.

Fish also contains a lot of essential vitamins such as vitamins A, D, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc… Especially the amount of calcium found in some fish such as salmon, scad, mackerel… is very good. for the musculoskeletal system.

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According to a nutritionist, in a meal, with only one cooked dish, fish can provide all the necessary nutrients for the body. Fish is not only beneficial for adults and the elderly, fish also brings many benefits to the development and health of children.

Many people believe that fish meat contains many essential nutrients and does not cause weight gain, so it can be eaten every day. However, the body can only absorb certain nutrients, so it is best for each person to eat at least 2 fish meals per week, each meal about 140g is enough.

For those who like fish dishes, it is possible to maintain daily intake, but should be limited with fish that are at risk of heavy metal accumulation such as: halibut, rock salmon, sea bass…

Absolutely do not eat the following forms:

Do not eat raw fish, salad

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According to nutritionists, fish live in the water, omnivores, so it is easy to be infected with toxins and microorganisms living in the water. These toxins accumulate in the body for a long time, which can lead to the risk of allergies, cardiovascular disease, liver and kidney failure, and gastrointestinal diseases for humans.

In addition, hepatobiliary disease is mainly caused by liver fluke disease. People who eat raw or undercooked foods will bring liver flukes into the body, especially when eating freshwater aquatic products such as fish, shrimp, snails, which are easily infected with parasites due to polluted living environments.

Parasites, if not destroyed, can spread to the human body, even residing in the intestines for many years, growing to a length of 1-2 m and causing writhing pain…

Do not eat poisonous parts

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Fish eyes, fish brain, fish intestines, fish eggs, bile, black membranes in fish belly… are parts that are susceptible to infection with toxins and microorganisms living in the water or parasites such as eggs of tapeworms, eggs of worms and worms. twisted. Many people when eating big fish, if eating fish intestines must be washed thoroughly with salt, cooked, to avoid the risk of parasitic diseases.

Fish bile provides enzymes and enzymes, but also contains a lot of toxins such as tetrodotoxin, which affects the nervous system causing fatigue, respiratory failure, behavioral disorders. Eating fish bile can lead to poisoning, septic shock, acute bleeding and even death. Note when processing, you should avoid breaking fish bile, avoiding fish bile splashing into eyes.

Some fish such as puffer fish contain a toxin called Tetrodotoxin, which is concentrated in fish eggs, intestines, liver, and is not destroyed at boiling or drying. The toxicity of the toxin increases sharply in the breeding season of fish, from February to July of the year. People who eat poisonous puffer fish often have symptoms of discomfort, fatigue, dizziness… even death if emergency treatment is slow.

Do not eat fish containing high levels of mercury

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Regarding fish that can be high in mercury, the FDA warns of seven types: Atlantic mackerel, mackerel, orangefish, shark, swordfish, tilefish (Gulf of Mexico), and bigeye tuna.

The FDA also notes that certain fish such as carp, catfish, salmon and perch, caught by families, may contain trace amounts of mercury or other contaminants.

If we consume a small amount of mercury, the body will not have too many adverse reactions, but mercury can accumulate in the human body, long-term consumption poses a risk of mercury poisoning.

Mercury poisoning not only damages the oral mucosa, but also has corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and capillaries. Leaving children can also cause brain damage.

Do not eat salted fish

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There are many people who like to eat certain types of marinated fish, because they have a rich flavor, create a better appetite and appetite.

In fact, everyone should know that marinated fish contains a lot of salt, in the process of marinating it will create a certain amount of nitrite – a carcinogen that has been warned by the World Health Organization (WHO). Some experts even prove that just eating one kilogram of salted fish is equivalent to smoking 250 cigarettes. If you eat this fish too often for a long time, it can make your blood pressure unstable or do a lot of harm to our body, even cause cancer.