The scientific name of "pinch fish" in Shanghai dialect is flounder. Flatfish, also known as flatfish, flatfish and fish, inhabit the sandy bottom of shallow sea and prey on small fish and shrimp.

They are especially suitable for benthic life on the seabed. Because the body is flat. Both eyes are on the upward side of the body, and the color of this side is well matched with the surrounding environment; Their downward side is white. The flounder has extremely fine scales on its body surface. The flounder has only one dorsal fin, which extends almost from the head to the caudal fin. They mainly live in temperate waters and are important economic fish in temperate waters.

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First, the nutritional value of flounder

Flounder is rich in nutrition, rich in protein and DHA, and trace elements such as vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, but the fat content is very low. Its meat quality is more tender than ordinary fish, and there are no small thorns all over, which is very suitable for the elderly and children.

The edible part of a flounder is about 72%, and every100g of the edible part of flounder contains 448 kilojoules of heat. In addition, flounder also contains a variety of amino acids needed by the human body, as well as nutrients such as taurine, creatine and inosinic acid.

Protein 2 1. 1g, fat E2.35mg, ash 1.5g, carbohydrate 0.5g, potassium 264.Omg, sodium 150.4mg, phosphorus 132.0mg and calcium/kloc.

Nicotinic acid 1.5mg, zinc 0.92mg, iron O.4mg, manganese 0.1mg, copper 0.06mg, riboflavin 0.04mg, thiamine 0.03mg, vitamin a117.

Second, the benefits of eating flounder

1, flounder contains a lot of lecithin, which has the effect of delaying aging.

2. Flounder is rich in DHA, which can effectively promote brain development and enhance intelligence.

3. Eating flounder can soften blood vessels and prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, hypoglycemia and anemia.

4. Flounder has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dredging menstruation, expelling wind and dampness, tonifying deficiency and benefiting qi, and is very suitable for people with no skin color, poor complexion and cold hands and feet.

5. The fat content in flounder is relatively small, mostly unsaturated fatty acids. Regular consumption will not only lead to the increase of cholesterol, but also reduce the content of cholesterol and blood lipids in human body.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Flounder