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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Healthy benefits and 5 most nutritious seafood that must be eaten


We always tend to think that the only healthy nutritious foods are fruit and vegetables when we hear “healthy eating habits”.   But there is lots of interesting food categories which are good for health and need to be included in everyday meal.
Seafood is one among these categories and although many people consider it as an ‘exotic food’ for special occasion, it might be a very good ingredient if introduced in your daily meal.  Besides, it’s a fact that seafood is delicious and a very good source of minerals (phosphorus, iron, zinc and potassium), proteins and vitamins.  Many seafood products are low in fat, cholesterol (saturated fat), sodium and vitamins (A, B6 and B12). Seafood benefits are amazing for our health. Some of its categories are better than vegetables and fruits.
Here are 10 extraordinary benefits seafood can have when consumed

Low blood pressure
Help in the good functioning of the eyes, brain and nerves development for kids
Acts as a protection against bronchitis
Protects against Emphysema
Reduce risk of depression
Help in the good functioning of heart and reduce the risk of heart disease
Boost immune system
Prevent Cancer
Lose weight
Prevent Arthritis and osteoporosis

Some most nutritious seafood is:

Salmon
Shellfish
Crab
Sardines
Hake
Pink Shrimps