It is cheap, and Poles buy it by the kilogram. This is a bad choice. It contains lots of antibiotics and hormones

There is a lot of talk about the fact that you need to eat fish because it is rich in nutrients. They are a source of protein, omega-3 acids and vitamins A, D and B. In stores you can find many species of fish that are worth including in your diet, but there are also some that are better to avoid. It turns out that not only the panga is a bad choice.

Is tilapia fish healthy? Although it is cheap and tasty, it is better not to eat it

Tilapia is a freshwater species that occurs naturally in Africa, but is often farmed in artificial tanks in China or Vietnam. It is a lean fish because it contains only 96 kcal per 100 g, has few bones and does not have a characteristic fishy smell.

Tilapia contains a lot of lead Pixabay – kengkreingkrai

Tilapia contains a lot of vitamin D and vitamin B12. It is also a source of selenium, phosphorus and potassium, but it has a low amount of omega-3 acids and too much omega-6 acids, which has an adverse effect on health.

Such a combination may be a potentially dangerous source of disease for patients with heart disease, it may also promote arthritis, be a factor in causing asthma and other allergic and immunological diseases.

– we read in a review of scientific research.

Which is worse: tilapia or panga? Both fish often appear on Polish tables, but few people realize the conditions in which they are bred

The tilapia we can find on store shelves may come from European farms, but it is often imported from Asia, and in that region of the world, breeding conditions leave much to be desired. Fish are fed with antibiotics, hormones and pesticides, and their meat contains a lot of dioxins, i.e. chemical compounds that contribute to the formation of cancer. Even though tilapia is one of the cheapest fish, it is better to give it up and choose domestic fish or fish imported from Europe. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.