Anchovy, protein and more in a single fish

Today we want to share with you one of our star products from the Cantabrian Sea.

The anchovy.

This fish is not only delicious but is an essential food in our diet.

Anchovy is a blue fish rich in fats that are beneficial for our health. In more detail, we could say that it is beneficial for our cardiovascular system, since its consumption helps its proper functioning and strengthens the vascular system.

Let’s look in more detail at what the anchovy from the Cantabrian Sea has to offer.

One of the main nutrients that anchovies provide us is omega-3 fatty acid, this is an important and essential component for our body, and this fatty acid has the great quality of reducing the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in our blood, thus helping our cardiovascular system to function better.

This is regarding Omega 3 fatty acids, but what else does it provide us?

Protein is present in large quantities in this small fish. What we particularly highlight is that it is a protein of high biological value, and that it is found in anchovies in a pure form that is easy for the body to assimilate.

Anchovy, as a blue fish, is a treasure for athletes, children and adults as it helps muscle growth and the creation of new fibers in our body.

It is an important source of vitamins. The most notable are those of the B type, such as B2 or riboflavin, B3 or niacin, B6 or pyridoxine, B9 or folic acid and B12 or cyanocobalamin.

What do all these vitamins give us?

All of them are involved in the use of nutrients that provide our body with energy, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, etc. In addition to having important functions in the creation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and the functioning of the nervous system, etc.

You see, whatever the case, anchovies are a source of great nutrients. Luckily, in our country we like them in a thousand different ways: marinated anchovies, anchovies with lemon, pickled anchovies, anchovies in oil, anchovies in olive oil, anchovies in vinegar…

The latter is one of our specialties, of course!

Our recipe is well known not only nationally, but internationally, in terms of the exact maceration of vinegar and the exact texture of the anchovy as a fish.

Anchovy, as a blue fish, stands out for its high content of vitamin A, which helps our tissues stay in good condition, as well as the mucous membranes and the immune system, a very important part of disease prevention.

Anchovy also contains vitamin D, which is essential for metabolism.

It is worth noting that it contains minerals such as magnesium, iodine, iron, calcium, which is concentrated in the spines, and also sodium… All of these minerals are important for our body because they are essential for our muscles, thyroid gland, and also bones.

In addition, its consumption helps regulate our metabolism and maintain a good level of nutrients in our body.

For all these reasons, eating anchovies is one of the best options in the Mediterranean diet, due to its excellent flavor and all the benefits it provides to our body.

100×100 pure protein, vitamins, folic acid and minerals.

Enjoy the taste of anchovies and if you want more information do not hesitate to contact us at  anna@pujadosolano.com

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