Head of fish

 Recently, I went to buy bole & fish, and unfortunately, the last fish head was taken by a young lady I met at the place, it was already being heated up. I have always loved fish head for various reasons. So I jokingly told the lady that there are some traditional beliefs suggesting that if a woman eats fish head in front of an elder man that wants it, it may bring some negative influences from the sea and even lead to infertility. The woman selling the bole & fish was surprised to hear this and the young lady took my words seriously. She got scared and asked if I wanted the fish head & even paid for it. While eating, I confessed to her that I made up the story just to have the fish head for myself. She was relieved and we ended up having a good laugh about it. The bole woman has always been my person but thanks to this incident, the young lady became my good friend and she even promised to get me another fish head next time. 

I share this story to highlight how much I value and enjoy eating fish head, not only for their taste but also for their nutritional value, which I consider to be exceptional. And also to simply highlight the fish’s head in this writeup to emphasize that fish head is a specialty dish rather than treating the entire fish as a delicacy. You may now understand why most people prefer to eat fish head first if you’ve ever wondered why. The fact that fish brains are one of the healthiest fish organs will add weight to this argument.

Typically, people only consume fish’s bodies and discard their heads. In actuality, the fish head is much more nutrient-dense than the fish body.

 

One of the healthiest foods is fish heads, which are abundant in vitamins, minerals, and good fats.

In an article, "The nutritional value and health advantages of eating a fish head" by Dr. Anjali Phatak, Director Nutripulse and Senior Clinical Nutritionist, Nutripulse, Jaipur, he wrote:

In general, the fish brain benefits humans by offering some of the vital nutrients our bodies require. Due to the substance’s corrosive Omega-3 composition, it is extremely beneficial for improving cognition. Because the brain needs acid to support heart rhythm, it must be present.

1. Protein that’s good for you.

The fish head is a fantastic source of beneficial proteins. Comparing fish head to other meat products, saturated fat is present in lower amounts in fish head. Therefore, eating it won’t raise your cholesterol. You have a very low risk of developing cardiovascular conditions like heart attack and stroke if you choose to eat fish rather than red meat.

2. High in omega 3 fatty acids.

Omega 3 fatty acids are present in fish head in good amounts. In comparison to its body, the fish’s body contains more omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids guard your heart against diseases. According to all available research, eating foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids lowers cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of developing heart conditions like heart attacks, strokes, irregular heartbeats, etc.

3. Beneficial to the brain and eyes.

The brain and head of fish are also excellent sources of vitamin A. Having it is therefore advantageous for both your eyes and your brain. Your vision will be better and your eyes will stay healthy for a longer period of time thanks to vitamin A. The immune system can also benefit from vitamin A. In actuality, vitamin A combats free radicals and lowers oxidative stress because it is a natural antioxidant.

4. Anxiety and mental health.

According to research, eating foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and DHA helps to maintain brain health and guards against mental illnesses like stress and depression. Omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from foods since your body is unable to produce them on its own. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are good for your health, are abundant in fishhead.

5. Arthritis and diabetes.

 

Due to the abundance of vital nutrients found in fishheads, it is also advantageous for people with diabetes and arthritis. Your immunity and metabolism are both improved by eating fish head. Along with this, eating fish head lowers your risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

"You are what you eat". Eat Fish Head to improve your health. 

My Mum Planted Soursop

My mom planted this soursop plant in our compound. Being a hybrid plant, we expected it to start fruiting after a year.

The first year came, the plant now a shrub did not fruit. The second year came, this plant flowered, produced some fruits and all the fruit withered away. The third year came, and the plant flowered again but bore only one fruit.

So this year, my mom called me, with a cutlass in her hand she asked, "What did the Bible say about a tree that does not bear fruits?"

I looked at her and said, "The Bible says that any tree that does not bear fruit should be cut down and cast into the lake of fire."

She said good and pointed at the soursop tree. "I am going to cut down this tree since it has refused to bear fruit."

I rushed toward my mom and snatched the cutlass from her hand. I begged her not to cut the tree.

She told me to give her one reason why she should not cut down the tree. After searching for several reasons, I said to her, "Mommy, let us just give it one last chance. If it does not bear fruits this year, we will cut it down."

And she agreed.

This year, when it started raining, the soursop tree began to flower. I will always walk around the tree and whisper, "You know if you don't bear fruit this year you will be cut down. So prove yourself to the world."

I don't know, but I felt the universe heard my whispers to this tree because to everyone's surprise, this soursop bore more than twenty fruits and they all survived. We have been plucking and eating it.

I don't know what you will make out of this story. But this is my prayer for us in this EMBER period:

When the world calls us useless and unproductive, may the universe bring someone who will stand by us and say, let us give him/her a second chance.8

And when we are given a second chance, just like this soursop tree, may we multiply and produce beyond measure.