Chinotto, quinoa, kale, açai… Although superfoods are in fashion, the truth is that in the culinary world what is taken is real food. A concept that for a few months now is in the mouth of nutritionists and experts in the sector and is nothing else than the kitchen of a lifetime, one in which the ultraprocessed and fast food for a healthy and balanced diet are left out.
In a full menu and full of nutrients you can not miss the fish where in recent times one in particular has been crowned as the favorite of haute cuisine chefs, and no, we are not referring to salmon sushi or tuna tataki, It is about cod. This white fish, formerly associated with the most humble cuisine, has carved out an essential space in the kitchen of half the world, for example in Portugal, where it is an authentic delicacy.
An investment in health
But what beneficial effects does it have on health? Elena Gurucharri, nutritionist of Apeteat, has it clear “this fish, besides being one of the lowest in fat, has high levels of vitamin D and A, substances that help bones, skin and hair to stay healthy and strong.”, Explain.
The expert tells us that it also contains zinc and phosphorus, the perfect allies to improve the nervous system and memory. “The cod is also rich in Omega 3, essential to help our body to reduce blood cholesterol levels and whose anti-inflammatory properties protect our heart and cardiovascular system,” he adds.
But undoubtedly if something has become one of the essentials in the menus of the most prestigious healthy restaurants have been two things. On the one hand, low caloric intake and properties; and on the other, its versatility at the time of being prepared: baked, steamed, candied, golden, pil-pil. There are millions of shapes and for all tastes, however, now it is combined with light vegetables with which to configure tasty, satisfying and very very healthy dishes; from in salad with fruits to casseroles with exotic spices.
If you want to include it in your diet this season and need some insiration, we propose a recipe from the hand of Florette that will do the delicies of the most foodies.
Baked cod with pumpkin spaghetti
Ingredients
- 40gr of fresh cod
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Florette pumpkin spaghetti
- 1 clove garlic
- 150 gr of peas
- Guacamole
Preparation mode
- Put the cod in a bowl with the olive oil and bake at 170º for 20 minutes.
- Sauté the garlic with the Florette pumpkin spaghetti and the peas.
- Add fresh guacamole to the mixture and place the cod on top. Enjoy your meal!
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