Fish is an essential part of the food for people in Bangladesh. It is very nutritious. It has high-quality protein and other nutrients (vitamin D, calcium, iodine, etc.) which helps in growth, repair, preventing disease, and providing energy. Besides, omega-3 fatty acid of fish plays an important role in the body.
Nutrition facts:
The calorie of fish can vary from 250 to 1500 based on their size and category. There is no carbohydrate and fiber in fish; it has protein, fat, vitamin, and minerals.
Benefits:
1) Fish helps in the overall growth of the body as it has all nutrients
2) Fish reduces the risks of heart attack and stroke.
3) Fish is essential for growth and development as well as for keeping the brain and eyes good
4) Fish reduces depression
5) It has vitamin D which is rare in many foods
All types fishes (small or big, sea fish or sweet water fish) are the sources of protein and provide necessary nutrients. Different types of fishes are found in different countries based on place and weather. In our country, we have Hilsha, Ruhi, Katal, Mrigel, Tilapia, Pangas, Ier, Shol, shing, Magur, koi, Shrimp, Bata, Poa, Parshe, Pabda, Puti, Sorputi, Tangra, Batasa, Mola, Kachki, Chital, Foli, Boal, Karfu, Silvercarp, Meni, Kakila, Taki, Bain, Tatkini, Kajli, Chapila, Gulsha, Pomphret, Vetli, Churi, Loita, Sardin, Koral, Surma, and Tuna.
Besides, dry fish are produced from river or sea fishes by sun-drying and then preserving those for next time.
Fish is eaten as the main food. It can also be eaten as fish cake, fish finger, fish cutlet, fish chop, fish kebab, fish roll, fish burger, fish fillet, etc.