Top 10 Health Benefits of Eating Seafood

Seafood is nutrient-rich, serves as a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and in the reduction of common diseases. Seafood also provides essential nutrients for developing infants and children.

Sea Food Nutrients

                      

Calories and Protein

Sea foods are generally considered to be low calorie protein source. It contains essential amino acids assure to healthy growth and optimal fetal development.  It is assumed that 3 ounce of sea food will provide 30-40% of the average daily recommended amount of protein.

Fat and Cholesterol

Sea foods are very low in fat.  Eating sea foods doesn’t cause any extra and unwanted fat in our body. Scientific evidence suggests that the marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps in reducing the risk of heart disease and contribute to brain and vision development in infants. Almost all fish and shellfish contain well under 100 mg of cholesterol per 3-ounce cooked serving, and many of the leaner types of fish have less than 60 mg.

Vitamins and Minerals

Fish contain B-complex vitamins, vitamin D and vitamin especially oil fish. It is a good source of selenium, zinc, iodine and iron. Selenium protects against cell damage and help to counter the negative effects of mercury

Benefits of Eating Sea Foods

• ·         Provides essential nutrients
• ·         Promotes heart health
• ·         Good for your joints
• ·         Maintains eyesight
• ·         Good skin
• ·         Boosts brainpower
• ·         Fights against depression
• ·         Pregnancy benefits
• ·         Improves immune function
• ·         Increases Eye power

 So as you embark on yet another crawfish boil or fish fry, know that the seafood you’re consuming will yield many benefits!