"Recently, a doctor told me that you should include salmon in your diet at least 3 to 4 days a week," she said
Chhavi Mittal frequently shares glimpses of her lifestyle, including her diet, fitness, and travel diaries, on social media. In keeping the same, the 42-year-old recently what her dinner plate comprised. “This is what I ate last night, quantifying my nutrition,” she captioned the post.
In the video, Chhavi revealed that she had rawas (Indian salmon), rice, and a little bit of curry for dinner. Take a look.
“Primarily, this curry is made up of onions and tomatoes. As you can see, it consists of more water and spices. Rawas or salmon is one of the best fishes to be consumed. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and a lot of other nutrients. Recently, a doctor told me that you should include salmon in your diet at least 3 to 4 days a week,” she said, adding that she consumed these two dishes with around 50 grams of rice.
As such, her meal comprised 100 20-25g protein (100g rawas) and 28-30g carbs (50g rice), apart from the nutrient content in curry.
While Chhavi’s choice of curry and rice for dinner is common, we were intrigued by the addition of rawas into the diet. As such, we reached out to experts who shared the benefits of Indian salmon and how you can incorporate it into your diet.
“Fish is a great choice of protein for dinner because, as white meat, it is light and easier to digest than red meats like goat or lamb (your dinner should be light). You should opt for animal sources of protein as often as possible since they are more bioavailable, have a balanced amino acid profile, and are much more nutritious,” Functional Nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO and Founder, iThrive said.
The expert shared that rawas is an Indian variety of very popular salmon fish. “It is highly nutritious – besides being a good protein, it is rich in many healthy nutrients, particularly omega-3 fats, vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium, and potassium.”
Agreeing, Ankita Ghoshal Bisht, Dietician in Charge, Primus Super Speciality Hospital said that consuming rawas for dinner can be a healthy choice. “Rawas also provides essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium. However, it’s important to ensure that the fish is fresh and properly handled to avoid any risk of foodborne illnesses,” she said.
According to the experts, one can consume rawas in a variety of ways, including grilling, baking, steaming, and pan-frying. “These cooking methods help retain the nutritional value of the fish while enhancing its flavour. Adding herbs, spices, and a squeeze of lemon can further enhance the taste,” Bisht said.
source:https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/chhavi-mittal-rawas-indian-salmon-dinner-health-benefits-8688631/