What are the nutrients that can be had from fish? Here is a paragraph lifted from the Department of Health, Washington State:
"Fish is a low-fat high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Associationrecommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet. Fish is packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke."
I myself am very partial to fish esp salmon because it alleviates the pain in my limbs. However it is very expensive in our country as it comes from the Scandinavian countries. By the way, why can't the salmon business people give preferential prices to Third World countries like ours, whose population are in dire need of nutritious foods? They cannot possibly be standardizing their prices even if it becomes extremely expensive in this part of the world.
However, Folks, this is not the main subject matter of this article. What I really want to say is why let rich countries with healthy citizens fish at the West Philippine Sea? Is it not ironic that the Filipino people are in need of nitritious food from the sea and here we are being forced to competefor the wealth of the sea with fisherfolks from other countries?
Truly, there should be a standard for being kind and generous to other countries who have more resources to feed their population. I'm sure God gave us this blessed land and sea so that we can eat well and live longer.
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