Eating more fish is one of the best dietary adjustments you can make. Consumption of fish provides energy, protein and a range of other important nutrients – including Omega 3 fatty acids* – without the saturated fat you find in most other meats.
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Health Organisation jointly published the following statement about the benefits of eating fish:
Among the delicious fish on the world’s menu, South African hake is one of the finest. There is very little fat in hake and it is low in cholesterol and sodium.
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TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION – As Packed |
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Per 100 g serving |
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Energy (kJ) |
253 |
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Protein (g) |
16.9 |
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Glycaemic carbohydrate (g) |
< 1 |
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of which total sugar (g) |
< 0.2 |
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Total Fat (g) |
0.6 |
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of which saturated fat (g) |
0.2 |
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of which mono-unsaturated fat (g) |
0.1 |
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of which poly-unsaturated fat (g) |
0.3 |
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of which omega 3 (mg) |
295 |
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of which EPA (mg) |
18 |
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of which DHA (mg) |
232 |
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Cholesterol (mg) |
30 |
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Dietary Fibre (g) (AOAC 985.29) |
1.8 |
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Total Sodium (mg) |
66 |
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I&J Original Fish Fingers – which have been trusted and enjoyed by South Africans since 1955 – are ideal for encouraging children to eat fish and healthy foods. They are made from pure hake and do not contain preservatives, artificial flavours or added MSG. (And children love them!)
* FAO/WHO (2011). Report of the joint FAO/WHO expert consultation on the risks and benefits of fish consumption. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy and World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland. 50 pp.
