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The 5 Types of Fish You Should Immediately Buy When You Go to the Market: Natural, Delicious, and Nutritious as Ginseng and Bird’s Nest

These are the types of fish that are naturally raised, with slow growth and beneficial for health just like dietary supplements.

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10 December, 2023

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Rice fish

Rice fish, a small fish usually found in brackish water environments, from North to South of Vietnam. When you go to the market and see these 5 types of fish, don’t hesitate to buy them.

Rice fish are not only natural and intact, but also have delicious meat and contain many nutrients, as illustrated in Figure 1. According to the US Department of Agriculture, rice fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. More importantly, they provide beneficial fats and cholesterol for heart health.

In July 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listed rice fish as one of the best fish to consume.

The reason rice fish is considered a “clean” fish is because of their short lifespan, which leads to lower accumulation of toxins compared to other fish species.

Flying fish

If you see these 5 types of fish below when you go to the market, buy them right away. They are natural, delicious, and rich in nutrients, as shown in the second figure. Flying fish have silver-white bodies, tender and abundant meat, and many small bones. Although some people dislike the bones, this type of fish is richer in calcium than milk.

Every 85 grams of flying fish contains 325mg of calcium, compared to 276mg of calcium in 85 grams of milk. Just by consuming 10 grams of flying fish, you ensure an adequate supply of essential fats for your body every day. Flying fish are also rich in vitamin D and DHA, which help strengthen the immune system and are beneficial for pregnant women.

Sand fish

Sand fish usually live in brackish water environments in coastal areas and estuaries. This is a familiar fish species for Vietnamese people. According to traditional medicine, sand fish has digestive support, improves intestinal function, and helps treat chronic colitis.

Especially for the elderly, weak people, or those who have just recovered from illness, adding this type of fish to their diet can help improve health. Sand fish reproduce quickly and have a short growth cycle, so they are often less affected by environmental toxins. Because of their reasonable price, many housewives prefer this type of fish for regular consumption.

Swordfish is a rich source of fatty acids, especially DHA and unsaturated fatty acids. This makes it a great benefit for brain development, especially for young children. Swordfish is naturally abundant in the seas of Japan, China, and Vietnam.

This diversity in swordfish sources makes it reassuring to buy and consume them, especially for housewives who want to bring delicious and nutritious meals to their families.

Snapper fish

Snapper fish has a silver-white appearance with a blackish-gray back and sweet, tender, and delicious meat. Although this fish has low fat content, it contains a lot of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids for health.

In places like Japan, Korea, China, snapper fish is widely known and often grilled or consumed raw. Snapper fish live in deep seawater and are usually caught from natural environments. In addition, with a much lower price than salmon or tuna, snapper fish is often a more economical choice, and few people think of farming them.