Eating fish is good for your health, and luckily Denmark is surrounded by waters that are rich in various fish species. With the Aker Seafoods MAP-packed Fish concept, eating fish has become quite easy. You will find MAP-packed Fish in the supermarket freezer cabinet. Skin and bones have been removed from the fish – ready to prepare. Whether you prefer lean or fatty fish, MAP-packed Fish offers you a healthy and tasty meal.

Lean fish include plaice, flounder, redfish, tuna and codfishes, e.g. cod, haddock and whiting. These fish contain less than 2 g fat per 100 g fish. Fatty fish are e.g. herring, salmon, mackerel and eel. They contain more than 8 g fat per 100 g fish. In between these two types of fish you will find the medium-fat fish such as catfish, turbot and trout.

Fish should be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet

Fish contain a number of nutrients that the body needs to function optimally. So, fish should be an essential part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recommends that a person eat 200-300 g fish per week, alternating between lean and fatty fish. This corresponds to two main courses or one main course and cold fish cuts almost daily. If you eat the recommended amount of fish, you minimise the risk of getting e.g. cardiovascular diseases.

Fish are healthy because they contain fish oils, i.e. omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, iodine and selenium. They are also rich in proteins, the body’s building blocks and a vital energy source. Proteins in fish are particularly important as they hold a special combination of amino acids, which means that the organism may employ them swiftly and easily.

Essential fish oils

Omega-3 fatty acids belong to the group of healthy, polyunsaturated fatty acids and are very important – in fact, vital – to man. Fatty acids must be conveyed through our diet since the body cannot form them. Omega-3 fatty acids are supposed to affect our health positively and can be found in fish and shellfish. That is why it makes sense to include fish in your diet.

Vitamins and minerals

A lot of people do not get enough vitamin D, although it is important because the body needs it to absorb calcium through the diet. This could lead to a weakening of the bones. Vitamin D is abundant in fatty fish and shellfish, and can be formed in human skin through exposure to the sun.

Iodine and selenium are minerals that can be found in large quantities in fish and shellfish. Many people do not get enough iodine, which might cause metabolism disturbances. On the other hand there is no real lack of selenium in our diet. But you can reduce the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases and cancer by increasing the amount of selenium in your diet.