All over the planet, fish caught in Portugal is considered a product of the highest quality.

 

The low salinity and 300 days of sunshine a year make our waters the richest in plankton. That “together with the affection of our fishermen” make the Portuguese fish so famous. The best in the world, which reaches the best chefs in the world in 24 hours, especially for Michelin star restaurants. ”

 

The Portuguese specialize in cooking fish and shellfish like few, thus offering an even higher quality product enjoyed by people around the world.

 

Portugals history and location connect us with the sea and the fishing arts. The importance of fishing as an economic activity over time is unquestionable, manifesting itself for example in the coinage of coins alluding to fishing. Our long tradition of fishing enthusiasts means that current per capita consumption is around 60 kg and is the highest in the European Union. Demand is expected to increase as information on the benefits of fishery and aquaculture products increases. health and well-being in general. Also the tradition of generations, which combine the use of the most varied condiments in cooking, have contributed to the wide variety of flavors that enhance the gastronomic pleasure of the consumption of various species of fish.

 

There are many reasons to consume fish, it is an easily digestible food, which makes it suitable for all age groups, having low cholesterol levels. Proteins have all the essential amino acids, including lysine levels (necessary for child growth), rich in vitamin A (essential for vision, skin and tissue health), vitamin D (essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption). ) and vitamin E (antioxidant effect). They are also distinguished from other foods by the exclusivity of a very healthy fat due to the presence of long chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which, in addition to their nutritional importance, are also very beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension control and treatment of some forms of cancer, among others. Some authors even argue that the development of the human brain and the differentiation of other primates was only possible thanks to the consumption of fish.

 

Healthy and tasty fish has been gaining a top spot on a scale of high gastronomic reputation.

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