Flounder is a sea fish that is caught in the waters of many countries. It has an unusual shape, because is bottom. Most importantly, the flounder is extremely tasty and has many useful properties, thanks to which it can be seen on tables in various countries of the world.
Habitat and appearance
There are many different types of fish that live on the seabed. One of these fish is the flounder. She has a flat shape, and her both eyes are located on the upper surface of the body. The flounder habitat is wide enough. Found in the Baltic, Black, Aral and Okhotsk seas. Its appearance is slightly different in different habitats, but the main features and properties are almost the same.
The flounder meat is white and very delicate in taste. In addition, like many marine fish, it lacks small bones. Flounder is also called "sea chicken" for its unusual noble taste.
Useful properties of flounder
The beneficial properties of this bottom fish have long been known, making the flounder a part of many diets. Fillet contains a very large number of proteins, which are quickly absorbed, due to the absence of connective tissues, which are found in animal meat. This fish contains many amino acids and vitamins.
Amino acids help to lower cholesterol in the blood, as a result of which they normalize the work of the cardiovascular system and, as a result, reduce the likelihood of strokes.
Flounder is rich in vitamins, especially beta-carotene. A significant amount of vitamin B 12 in this bottom fish, the absence of which leads to anemia and death of nerve cells. The mineral composition of the flounder is extremely diverse. It contains a large amount of potassium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur, iodine, fluorine, as well as a huge amount of chromium and cobalt. The use of flounder in food contributes to:
- improving the work of the heart and skeletal muscles;
- strengthening bones;
- normalization of metabolic processes;
- stabilization of the nervous system, - increased activity;
- improving mood;
- growth in childhood.
This sea fish has a significant effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. Fatty acids present in flounder help prevent the development of oncology.
Like many seafood such as shrimp, oysters, squid, flounder is a powerful aphrodisiac and has a beneficial effect on both male fertility and potency.
Harmful properties of flounder
Given the significant content of iodine in flounder, it should be limited to people with hyperthyroidism. Like any other, this fish can cause allergies. Other unpleasant consequences can be the result of either too much use of flounder, or a violation of storage conditions.
