Smoked Mackerel & Egg Paste

Smoked Mackerel & Egg Paste

thebbse@gmail.com January 25, 2022

The Nutritional Value

The Ingredient List

· 4 eggs, hard-boiled

· 7 oz. (200g) smoked mackerel

· 1 small onion, finely chopped

· 4 small pickled gherkins, chopped

· 2 tbsp. mayonnaise, light

· 2 tbsp. natural yogurt (or more mayo)

· bunch of chives, chopped

How To Make Smoked Mackerel & Egg Paste

  1. Boil the eggs, let them cool and peel off the shells, then chop and place in a bowl.
  2. Debone and skin the fish, then chop the meat and add to the bowl.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion and gherkins into the bowl.
  4. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix with the mayonnaise, yogurt, and chopped chives.
  5. Serve with bread, fresh veggies, or on its own.

The Top Benefits of Mackerel

Get Your Skin to Glow with Mackerel

There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive skin creams to delay the ravages of time. Instead, take an inventory of your nutrition and discover whether or not you consume enough essential fats in your diet. Essential fats or omega-3’s can’t be created by your body, but oily fish like salmon and mackerel are rich in these omega-3’s, fatty acids, and selenium. Two types of omega-3’s are only found in oily fish, DHA (docosahexaenoic) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic). DHA and EPA are responsible for maintaining the health of your body’s cell membranes and affect their performance. The essential fats aid in the production and management of hormones.

Weight Loss by Eating Mackerel

You know mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, but they are also a great source of iron, zinc, and protein. Protein is responsible for maintaining the health of your cellular structures, muscles, enzymes, and even your immune system. Many animal-based foods are high in fat and calories making it difficult to cut calories while ensuring you ingest your recommended daily allowance. Mackerel are exceptional as a protein source. A 100-gram serving has 305 calories and has 25 fat grams.

Balance Electrolytes

Have you ever felt light-headed after a workout? Or had your heartbeat beat out of its normal rhythm when you’ve had the flu? Perhaps, this is due to a low level of electrolytes in your body. Electrolytes like magnesium, sodium, calcium, and potassium manage all the electrical systems which are responsible for regulating your blood’s pH levels, hydrating your body, and maintain your muscle and nerve health. Wonky electrolyte levels can cause twitching, blood pressure swings, lethargy and irregular heartbeat. It’s imperative to be aware of your electrolyte levels and stay hydrated with plenty vitamins and minerals. Mackerel helps proportion electrolytes with a 400-gram dose of magnesium which works to maintain this important balance.

Mackerel Boosts Immunity

Did you know a low level of the essential mineral selenium can leave you susceptible to many diseases, inflammation, and infection? Selenium is responsible for battling viruses in your body. Also, this mighty mineral maintains healthy thyroid functions, makes thyroid hormones, and may prevent different strains of cancer with its antioxidant prowess. Populations with statistically low selenium levels have demonstrated higher levels of male infertility, swollen glands, thyroid cancer, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and several forms of liver disease. Selenium protects your cells and keeps viruses and cancers from replicating. Selenium induces a process called apoptosis which kills tumors. Mackerel has 55 micrograms of this essential mineral per serving and can help you detoxify your liver.

Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

High cholesterol levels affect more than thirty percent of the adult population in the United States. High cholesterol is a serious precursor to heart disease. Cholesterol is the fatty element in cells which produce hormones and aid in digestion. It is carried by the blood on low-density and high-density lipoproteins where the liver filters out the bad cholesterol from the beneficial. Build-ups of cholesterol can lead to clogged arteries. Then the high-density cholesterol won’t make it to your liver. Mackerel is a treasure trove of omega-3 essential fats. Oily fish help balances LDL levels by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Reductions in LDL levels helps cholesterol from being absorbed in your intestines. Mackerel can also help lower and maintain healthy blood pressure.