Karimeen(கரிமீன்)Tilapia fish

type of fish that is native to only the Middle East and Africa. It is now farm-raised in over 80 countries worldwide. The three main tilapia species are: Nile (or Black) Tilapia Mozambique (or Red) Tilapia Blue Tilapia  Tilapia is known for its sweet, mild taste and flaky texture. The taste of tilapia fluctuates greatly depending on the water quality and feed. Tilapia is a popular food source due to its affordability and numerous health benefits. Health Benefits Fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein, and tilapia is no exception.  Tilapia is packed with vitamins and minerals like choline, niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that your body needs to function.  Due to its high nutrient content, eating tilapia can provide the following health benefits:  Cancer Prevention Selenium is a mineral that plays a role in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, cognitive decline, and thyroid disease. Although you only need a small amount of selenium, it is essential for various bodily functions. Tilapia is an excellent source of this mineral, as a single tilapia fillet covers 88% of your daily value of selenium. CONTINUE READING BELOW Heart Health  Many of the health benefits of eating fish are due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content. These unsaturated fats benefit heart health in a variety of ways, including:  Reducing blood clotting Lowering cholesterol Lowering blood pressure Decreasing your risk of strokes and heart failure Reducing irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) Tilapia gives you more omega-3 fats than beef, pork, chicken, or turkey. Bone Strength Tilapia has many of the nutrients your body uses to make and maintain bones, such as:  Calcium  Vitamin D  Magnesium  Phosphorous Eating tilapia is a great way to keep your bones healthy.  Nutrition Tilapia is high in vitamin B12, which helps your body make DNA, maintain its nervous system, and produce red blood cells. It’s also low in fat, saturated fat, omega-3 fatty acids, calories, carbohydrates, and sodium making it a healthy addition to any meal. Tilapia is also rich in: Phosphorus Potassium Selenium Niacin Vitamin B-12 One fillet (116 grams) of tilapia contains:  Protein: 23 grams Vitamin D: 3.60 micrograms Potassium: 350 milligrams Vitamin B12: 1.83 micrograms Calcium: 11.60 milligrams Phosphorous: 197.20 milligrams Selenium: 48.5 micrograms CONTINUE READING BELOW Portion Sizes Although eating tilapia offers many health benefits, it also carries some risk. In some cases, it can cause bleeding problems and increase your risk of developing certain diseases.  Fish oil acts as a natural anticoagulant, which means that it can thin your blood. High doses (more than 3 grams a day) of omega-3 fatty acids may cause bleeding problems if taken together with tilapia. Eating large amounts of tilapia and other fish could expose you to certain cancer-causing chemicals. This is especially true in countries where many fisheries are near industrial parks that pollute the water with various heavy metals.