Shrimp - High Protein and No Carbs |
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Why
Should I Eat Shrimp?
Shrimp are an excellent source of selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and protein. In fact, just a four ounce serving provides you with about 24 grams of protein, 28% of your daily value of Vitamin B12, and about 15% of your daily value of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, all for less than a gram of fat and just 112 calories! People who eat ten ounces of Omega-3 Fatty Acids per week actually showed a better QT. A QT is the measure of your heart’s electrical cycle. People who eat Omega-3’s also have a 37% decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer. They also reduce their risks of developing leukemia, multiple myeloma, Alzheimer’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Unfortunately, shrimp are high in cholesterol, but it’s not all bad! Shrimp actually contain more good cholesterol than bad. In a study, people who ate 300 grams of shrimp a day had their bad cholesterol raised by 7%, but also had the good cholesterol raised by 13%. The results also showed that the people who ate shrimp had their triglycerides, a fat that is carried in the blood, decreased by 13%. Shrimp provide 64% of your daily selenium intake in a 4-ounce serving. Studies have shown that selenium is connected with cancer prevention. Selenium also is linked to DNA repair and damaged cell regrowth. With so many health benefits, who wouldn’t put shrimp on their grocery list?! |
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Shrimp Recipes
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