My first encounter with Blackened Tilapia had in UGANDA. I liked the mild taste of this fish. For sure other than good taste it is full of nutrition and can be part of good healthy diet. As usual like most of the fish Blackened Tilapia is also high in protein and low in cholesterol. It is easy to find fresh Tilapia in places like Uganda, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil and Colombia.
Tilapia which is the common name of many species, comes in several colors, but red and blackened tilapia are the most well-known specie, rapidly becoming one of the most popular sea foods ranked fifth most consumed see food in USA by National Marine Fisheries Service.Blackened Tilapia is considered sustainable enough to grow fast because of its herbivore eating. On fish Farms Blackened are fed on grain and not prone to get accumulate toxins.
Tilapia which ranks as the second most cultivated fish in the world, after carp is one of the most popular farmed fish in the world and its production is increasing. It is an excellent source of high quality protein, phosphorus, niacin, selenium and vitamin B12. According to most prominent doctors eating fish two days in a week is very good for health of our heart also.
Before buying make sure fresh whole Blackened Tilapia fish should have shiny surface with tightly adhering scales and deep red or pink gills, free of slime and mucus.Fresh steaks and fillets should have a firm and not separating flesh with mild odour and no discoloration.
Tilapia as a source of Omega-3- Tilapia and catfish are examples of lower-fat fish that have fewer omega-3s than some oily fish, but still provide more of these heart-healthy nutrients than hamburger, steak, chicken, pork or turkey. Actually, a 3 ounce serving of these fish provides over 100 mg of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Considering that this is about the current daily intake of these fatty acids in the U.S., even these fish should be considered better choices than most other meat alternatives. Since they are also relatively low in total and saturated fats, and high in protein, they clearly can be part of a healthy diet.
(Source: http://south.sanfordhealth.org/visitorspatients/healthresources/healtharticles/)
Nutritional values for approximately 4 ounces (114 grams) of raw, edible portions
Calories – 100
Calories From Fat – 25
Total Fat – 2.5g
Saturated Fat – 0.5g
Cholesterol – 55mg
Sodium – 60mg
Total Carbohydrates – 1g
Protein – 21g
Vitamin A – 2%DV
Vitamin C – 0%DV
Calcium – 6%DV
Iron – 2%DV
Omega-3 Fatty Acid – 0.14g