Tilapia

Also Known As : St. Peter's fish

Technical Name : Oreochromis niloticus

Descriptions
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Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, mild taste.

Usage Tips

Tilapia can be grilled, baked, broiled, sautéed, pan-fried or steamed.

Description

Tilapia is a mild-flavored, lean fish. Tilapia is a genus of fish in the Cichlidae family. They are native to Africa. Tilapia consist of three genera: Tilapia, Sarotherodon, and Oreochromis. Their colors vary between black, red or gold. They are shaped like sunfish or crappie. It has become the third most important fish in aquaculture after carps and salmonids.

Health benefits

Tilapia is rich in protein, low in calories and fats which helps in weight loss.⁽¹⁾
It contain phosphorous that helps to prevent osteoporosis.⁽¹⁾
It is high in selenium which reduces the risk of prostate cancer.⁽¹⁾
Omega-3 fatty acids present in it helps to prevent atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.⁽¹⁾

Note

People with pre-existing heart conditions should be careful about eating excess tilapia.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/animal-product/tilapia.html

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