Homemade Organic Fish and Chips Are Better For You And Taste Better Too
We all love the classic British fish and chips – the crispy fried batter and salt and vinegar tang of a freshly cooked meal. But most traditional fish and chip shop meals use cheap vegetable oils and table salt that make them very unhealthy. Making your own fish and chips at home with organic ingredients gives you a tastier, healthier alternative.
Why organic homemade fish and chips are better:
Health
Most fish & chip shops use cheap “mixed vegetable oil”, processed for industrial use. Some oils are used in paint and plastic. These oils become rancid and release harmful compounds when heated.
Homemade organic fish and chips allow you to use healthy cooking oils with a healthy balance of Omega-3’s to Omega 6, such as organic coconut oil or olive oil. You avoid the toxic chemical processing and oxidation of regular oils.
Nutrition
Making fish and chips at home, you have nutritional control. You can choose organic potatoes and fish higher in minerals and nutrients with no chemicals. The homemade batter has no preservatives or additives. Your meal provides the best nutrition and purity.
Why Cheap Oils Are Unhealthy
Cheap vegetable oils like soybean, sunflower, corn and canola oils are often promoted as healthy alternatives, but studies show they may carry significant health risks:
Imbalanced ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 Fatty Acids – These oil in excess can promote inflammation and may feed tumor growth. A balanced ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats is important for reducing chronic inflammation.
Processed For High Heat – Vegetable oils are refined and modified to withstand high temperatures, including those used for deep frying. But this makes them more susceptible to oxidation, which produces carcinogenic compounds.
Linked to Cancer Risk – Oxidized oils have been linked to an increased risk of cancers like breast, prostate and colon cancers. The oxidants they produce act as tumor promoters and cause DNA damage.
Low Smoke Point – Many vegetable oils have a lower smoke point compared to extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Once the oil smokes, it produces more toxic oxidation products.
Ties to Plastic Industry – Some of the cheapest oils, like rapeseed oil, are actually byproducts of the biofuel and plastic industries. They are not meant for human consumption.
The Bottom Line: Cheap vegetable oils that are highly processed and refined for high-heat cooking and industrial use tend to produce more unhealthy oxidized fats and contain excessive omega-6 fatty acids once heated. This may increase inflammation and cancer risks over time.
Meanwhile, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil are pressed mechanically without high heat or chemicals. They contain beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids and have higher smoke points. When used for moderate-heat cooking, they produce fewer toxic compounds and offer more health benefits.
So for maximum health, look to unrefined, less processed cooking oils like organic extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Avoid commercial vegetable oils designed for industrial purposes.
Healthy Organic Fish and Chips Recipe
Ingredients for the batter:
- 1 cup organic plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon organic garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon organic paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon organic onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon organic dried thyme
- 1 1/4 cups organic beer or seltzer water
Ingredients for the fish:
- 1 1/2 pounds organic line-caught cod/haddock fillets
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon organic garlic powder
- Organic extra virgin olive oil/coconut oil for frying
Ingredients for the chips:
- 2 to 3 organic russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon Celtic Sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon organic garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon organic paprika or cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions:
Follow the instructions as in the original recipe, serve with organic lemon wedges, organic tartar sauce and organic apple cider vinegar for a nutrient-dense and safe meal of fish and chips.
Replacing the ingredients with organic where you can, will provide higher levels of nutrients and minerals, while avoiding harmful pesticides such as the infamous round-up. So go organic wherever possible for the best health benefits!
