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#Benefical_About_Shrimp. "Shrimp is the fruit of the sea." - Forrest Gump - Seajoco - Seafood Joint Stock Company No. 1
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cholesterol even more in people who have normal cholesterol levels! So for people who do not have high cholesterol, ea�ng shrimp in modera�on will not affect their overall cholesterol level profile. Plus, shrimp lowers levels of triglycerides, which are fats associated with increased heart disease risk.
With hundreds of op�on for protein in your diet, shrimp provides a meaty-textured choice with a delicate flavor. Served both hot and cold, you can use shrimp in sushi, casseroles, sandwiches and soups, and you can even eat them plain with bu�er or cocktail sauce.
For most people, shrimp can be part of a healthy diet, and its low-mercury content makes it an a�rac�ve choice. If you must watch your cholesterol, however, you might consider lower-cholesterol seafood selec�ons.
While shrimp may be small in size, they are huge in terms of nutri�onal value and the health benefits they offer.
hrimp don't receive as much healthy buzz as fish. SBut their nutri�onal profile is impressive. Contrary to the name, shrimp pack energy power: Four
ounces meet nearly half of your day's needs for protein and about 20% of your recommended iron intake. All that for only 112 calories and less than one gram of fat!
Plus, shrimp are a good catch for heart and brain health. The vitamin B12 abundant in shrimp helps protect blood vessels from damage that can lead to stroke, a benefit boosted by shrimp's omega-3 fa�y acids, the super-nutrient that can help lower cholesterol.
Speaking of cholesterol, some worry that shrimp is a high-cholesterol food. Actually, shrimp does increase LDL (bad) cholesterol - but it raises levels of HDL (good)
BENEFICIAL ABOUT SHRIMP