SİNAN KIZILTAN: FISH, EGGS AND WHITE MEAT REMEDY FOR CORONAVIRUS

Press release...

It is vital to consume foods, protecting the immune system, against coronavirus that seen in 160 countries and killed thousands of people.

Chairman of Turkey Seafood and Animal Products Exporters' Association, Sinan Kızıltan said that nutrition experts draw attention to consume fish, eggs and white meat playing a shield role against the viruses.

Pointing out that there are plenty of fish, eggs and white meat production enough for Turkey, Kızıltan said, "Our citizens do not have a situation that requires the panic. The most economical way to feed our people is fish, eggs, and white meat."

Fish strengthens the immune system...

Giving the information that the Omega 3 fatty acids contained in the fish have a LDL cholesterol-lowering effect called bad cholesterol, Kızıltan noted that fish strengthens the immune system and helps to balance the fat in the blood. He listed the other benefits of fish as follows; "It helps in the treatment of stress and depression, protects against diseases. It increases brain power, strengthens memory, strengthens bones and protects joints."

Eggs are a natural mineral, vitamin, oil and protein source...

"Eggs are a source of natural minerals, vitamins, fats and proteins," said Kızıltan, "The egg is rich in both white and yolk nutrients. A single egg is calcium, zinc, as well as vitamins A, B5, B12, B2, B6, D, E and K. It contains phosphorus, selenium and folate. All experts recommend increasing egg consumption in this process."

White meat is the jewel in the crown for tables of the low-income citizens...

Underlining that most affordable and broadly accessible to low-income citizens along with nourishing features of high food products that come to the fore are chicken and turkey meat, Kızıltan added, "White meat is a valuable source of zinc. Zinc helps to maintain optimal immune functions and helps wounds heal faster. Prevents high quality white meat protein from muscle loss as it ages more effectively than other protein sources.White meat, starting from the fetal period in infants, in childhood and youth, it is the only natural source of vitamin B12, which ensures brain development and proper functioning of the nervous system. Recent solid evidence has helped maintain white meat protein's healthy cardiovascular function. reveals that."

Fish, poultry and egg exports run towards 2 billion dollars...

"Healthy foods that protect the immune system are fish, eggs and poultry meat of which production in Turkey has a rich potential. Furthermore Turkey is a net exporter of these foods. From the export of aquatic products in 2019 have achieved foreign currency of 1 billion 38 million dollars. The sea bass, sea bream and trout exports are our prominent products. From poultry and egg exports, we brought in 910 million dollars of foreign currency to our country," Kızıltan concluded...