28/09/2020
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF BLUE WHITING( KPANLA)
Blue Whiting(kpanla) fish resembles the cod fish. It has small head, elongated body and pointed snout. It measures about 70 cm long with blue to green skin and silvery to white belly. It contains two a**l fins and three dorsal fins. On the side, it has pectoral fins and pelvic fins are found near the gills. It thrives in gravel and mud beds or rocky bottoms. Female whiting fish lays up to one million of eggs that float in an open ocean. Its prey consists of shrimps, crabs, molluscs, squid, worms and cuttlefish.
Nutritional Value Of Kpanla:
In 85 grams of cooked Blue whiting fish, it offers 63.5 g of water, 99 calories, 19.96 g of protein, 1.44 g of total lipid fat and 1.24 g of ash. The same serving size offers 92.08% of Vitamin B12, 63.45% of Selenium, 55.02% of Isoleucine, 54.81% of lysine, 50.91% of tryptophan, 49.72% of threonine, 48.67% of valine, 47.65% of histidine, 43.89% of leucine, 39.92% of protein, 34.57% of phosphorus, 12.87% of choline and 11.77% of Vitamin B6.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF KPANLA:
Blue Whiting fish is packed with various amounts of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, lipids and amino acids. Due to the presence of these nutrients, it provides ample amount of health benefits. Some are discussed below:
1. Forms DNA
It helps to form DNA in the body. Vitamin B12 is essential for the division of cells. The deficiency of Vitamin B12 results in the abnormal cell formations called magaloblasts. It could also lead to anemia.
2. Lowers fatigue
It provides relief from the weakness and fatigue. Vitamin B12 has the ability to improve stamina of body to combat heavy work pressure.
3. Bone health
Phosphorus is essential for the growth and maintains the teeth and bone health. It promotes the tooth enamel and gum health. It also provides relief from the conditions such as loss of minerals density and bone loss called osteoporosis. It also ensures the health of skeletal structure.