In the distant Soviet Union, a fish with a mysterious name - Iwashi was very common. Herring Iwashi has nothing to do with herring, it is a Far Eastern sardine, as evidenced by the word "Iwashi" - in Japanese "sardine".
The benefits of Iwashi herring
Iwashi herring is a rather fatty fish, saturated with fish oil, which, in turn, contains a lot of vitamins. Fish oil is a source of beneficial polyunsaturated acids: omega 3 and omega 6, as well as protein and calcium. All these substances have a beneficial effect on the strengthening of bones, joints, help to strengthen the immune system, good work of the cardiovascular system and improve the condition of the skin, even with diseases such as psoriasis. To get benefits and enrich your body with useful substances, you need to arrange fish days at least twice a week.
The beneficial substances contained in ivashi herring reduce the level of triglycerides in the blood, respectively, the risk of cardiovascular diseases decreases, moreover, the fish oil contained in it prevents heart rhythm disturbances. Polyunsaturated acids prevent the development of cancerous tumors, and in cancer, help maintain normal weight. Fish oil protects the lungs by preventing respiratory distress. Eating fish oil for arthritis stops inflammation, reduces pain, and increases joint mobility.
A piece of Iwashi herring can cheer you up and bring you out of your depression. Depression occurs due to the lack of omega-3 fatty acids and serotonin, which are found in excess in this fish. And fish oil helps to reduce aggressiveness and suppresses stress hormones that lead to spasm of the arteries of the heart. It is useful to eat fish during pregnancy, as it contributes to the good development of the nervous system of the unborn child.
To whom is ivasi contraindicated?
There are many products, the use of which is not just impossible, but strictly prohibited for health reasons. Iwashi herring is no exception. Of course, you should not completely exclude it from your diet, but even with all its beneficial properties, it can negatively affect your health. For example, with a relapse of gastritis or with an exacerbated ulcer, when the acidity of the stomach is very high, it is not recommended to eat herring. Also, people who have liver and kidney diseases and who are worried about edema caused by cardiac activity should refuse such a treat. If you really want to, then with such contraindications, you can eat herring in boiled or steamed form.
