TILAPIA FISH

    Tilapia is a kind of freshwater fish consumption. This fish came from Africa, eastern Africa to be exact, in 1969, and has now become a popular pet fish in the pools of fresh water in Indonesia as well as pests in every river and lake in Indonesia. The scientific name is Oreochromis niloticus, and in English is known as Nile Tilapia. A medium sized fish, can reach a total length of about 30 cm or more.

    Dorsal fin (dorsal pinnae) with 16-17 spines (sharp) and 11-15 radius (soft spines); and anal fins (pinnae analyst) with 3 spines and 8-11 fingers. Body colored black or gray, with some transverse dark bands (stripes) are increasingly blurred in adult fish. Striped tail erect, 7-12 pieces. Throat, pectoral, pelvic fins, tail fins and dorsal fin tip with red or red (or yellow) when the breeding season. There was a line at the literalists linea truncus tool function is to balance the fish while swimming. Tilapia is also very appreciated for the quality of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and protein. This fish have Calories (128 kcal), total fat (3 mg), saturated fat (1 mg), Unsaturated fat (2 mg), vitamin B12 (1.86 mcg), cholesterol (57 mg), phosphorus (204.00 mg), Selenium (54.40 mcg), protein (26 mg), niacin (4.74 mg), potassium (380 mg).

    Some benefit of tilapia is keeping healthy heart, omega 3 fatty acids may help reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Potassium contained in tilapia is to reduce blood pressure. Preventing prostate cancer, tilapia has very high levels of selenium. The study showed that selenium intake is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Selenium is known for its ability to reduce free radical activity in the body, thereby reducing the possibility of oxidative stress in every organ system, and mutation of healthy cells to become cancerous. Improve Brain health and intelligence, the content of omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish tilapia helps boost brain power and neurological function. Prevent Aging, intake of more than 20% of selenium each day in tilapia, very good for maintaining healthy skin, and stop the cell damage caused by free radicals. This will reduce wrinkles, dark spots premature aging.