Agnipravo Sengupta
You have probably heard the phrase “Eat green vegetables if you want to stay healthy” a million times. But what if you are a fish lover? Is there no way for you to receive the vital nutrients from the foods you love to eat? Much to your relief, there is a way. You don’t have to focus on fruits and vegetables, your health can get equal amounts of benefits from seafoods.
However, not all seafoods are of the same merit. There are a few which deserve special mentions for being rich sources of minerals, proteins and vitamins.
Salmons
Well, Salmon makes it to every “Top Seafoods” lists, and why shouldn’t it? After all, it is the one of the biggest sources of omega-3 fatty acid. Not only does this acid helps in reducing heart diseases but also is great in preventing cancer. It improves the working of the brain cells and keeps the immunity system at its maximum efficiency. Only 175 grams (half of a fillet) of cooked salmon contains just 350 grams of calories and 10 grams of fat.
Crabs
Crabs are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids (but not like salmon of course). Apart from that, they are a great source of natural sodium, selenium and protein. The immunity system of the body gets highly benefited from the zinc and Vitamin B12. Crabs are also low in fat and calories.
Shrimps
Shrimps provide one of the highest content of protein than most foods. Just 4 ounces of shrimp contains 112 grams of calories and not even 1 gram of fat. Added to this is 23 grams of protein. Apart from protein, shrimps are rich in selenium, tryptophan, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. These important nutrients perk the working of the cardiovascular system. Moreover it has been found in recent researches that shrimps are beneficial in reducing depression and anxiety.
Sardines
Nutritious seafoods do not have to expensive every time, and what else can prove it than plain sardine. Apart from the high content of Vitamin D which helps to make the bones stronger, sardines are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. It has been found out that less than 100 grams of sardines contain around 2 grams of this acid (which is more than any other food). And the amazing qualities of this acid has already been discussed before!
Shellfish
Shellfish, i.e., oysters and mussels are good for the nervous system due to the presence of Vitamin B12. Shellfish is also rich in magnesium, potassium and iron. Like the rest in the list, shellfish is also low in calories and fat. Moreover, just 4 ounces of shellfish provides half of the daily recommended value of iron.
Considered mainly an exotic food, we normally get a chance to see a seafood platter only on special occasions. In order to reap the most out of them, you need to try to consume at least a little amount of seafood on a daily basis. It’ll be a great help in keeping you up and running!
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