Is mackerel healthy?

1. Mackerel is a fatty fish that is highly recommended in a healthy diet. The slim torpedo-shaped fish is rich in essential fats, vitamins and minerals. The omega 3 and omega 6 fats are present in large quantities in this fish. It contains vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. The minerals include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and selenium. Mackerel also has protein and the antioxidant coenzyme Q10. Because of all these properties, mackerel has several advantages.

Which mackerel to buy?

1. It is best to buy unsmoked mackerel, because smoked mackerel is nowadays chemically smoked, that is to say with a chemical that tastes like smoke. Extra fat is also used in the preparation. Steamed mackerel is also better to avoid. This is because steamed mackerel is actually smoked mackerel, in the smoking process, however, the mackerel is smoked at high temperatures, so that the fish is also cooked immediately. Chemicals are used in this smoking as described above.

2. It is best to buy unsmoked mackerel, because smoked mackerel is nowadays chemically smoked, that is to say with a chemical that tastes like smoke. Extra fat is also used in the preparation. Steamed mackerel should also be avoided. This is because steamed mackerel is actually smoked mackerel, in the smoking process, however, the mackerel is smoked at high temperatures, so that the fish is also cooked immediately. Chemicals are used in this smoking as described above.