Chronic non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity have affected a large portion of the population worldwide, being the main causes of death or comorbidity and reduced quality of life.

It is believed that their development is related to the lifestyle that people lead, such as lack of physical activity and high consumption of foods high in sodium, sugar, fat and low in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Ultra-processed foods such as soft drinks, snacks, stuffed biscuits and quick meals such as sandwiches, pizzas and frozen lasagnas, noodles are examples of the type of diet associated with these diseases. A healthier alternative is Fish.