Post by Trade Coach on Jun 6, 2018 23:20:58 GMT 1
Whenever the thought of eating and staying healthy comes to mind, many factors have to be considered. The supply of a balanced diet to the body goes a long way in making the mind and body to remain healthy. Every health-conscious individual should know his onions when it comes to the different kinds of food on his daily menu list. Such a person would not neglect seafoods, which are available for all seasons.
Seafoods in general, and shrimps, in particular, are not only nutritious but enriching. They come highly recommended for children and elderly people. But so many people, for one reason or the other, tend to forget the nutritional value and benefits that come with consuming shrimps. Experts say that the cholesterol levels of shrimps are good for the body. It has also been determined that consuming shrimps as part of a low-fat diet is good. It helps to have a good cholesterol level and lowers the total HDL (good) cholesterol ratio. It also lowers the LDL (bad) to HDL ratio. Lastly, triglyceride levels in the blood have also been proven to be reduced by the consumption of shrimps.
Shrimps are rich in several vitamins, especially B3, B12, and vitamin D. They also contain omega 3 fatty acids. A portion of shrimps contain over 100 per cent daily value of tryptophan, as well as over 60 percent daily value of selenium. The proteins in shrimps are incredibly high in quality and low in fats. Shrimps also contain significant levels of copper, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
Dry/fresh shrimps can be exported to different countries of the world.
Ways to enjoy your shrimps
Fresh shrimps can be used for many dishes and delicacies depending on what your choice of menu is. Enough shrimps used in making jollof rice can be a delight for the family. Some varieties can be added to the menu with vegetables like carrots, green pepper, ugu leaves and others.
Other ways of enjoying shrimps are by boiling, barbecuing, grilling or deep frying. When eaten with tomato and pepper or any other sauce, shrimps make a special treat. Traditionally, one can have the best of shrimps also when they are used to prepare breadfruits, a popular delicacy in the eastern part of the country. Shrimps are better eaten fresh. But in a situation where you have to preserve it, store it in a freezer and eat it when needed.
Seafoods in general, and shrimps, in particular, are not only nutritious but enriching. They come highly recommended for children and elderly people. But so many people, for one reason or the other, tend to forget the nutritional value and benefits that come with consuming shrimps. Experts say that the cholesterol levels of shrimps are good for the body. It has also been determined that consuming shrimps as part of a low-fat diet is good. It helps to have a good cholesterol level and lowers the total HDL (good) cholesterol ratio. It also lowers the LDL (bad) to HDL ratio. Lastly, triglyceride levels in the blood have also been proven to be reduced by the consumption of shrimps.
Shrimps are rich in several vitamins, especially B3, B12, and vitamin D. They also contain omega 3 fatty acids. A portion of shrimps contain over 100 per cent daily value of tryptophan, as well as over 60 percent daily value of selenium. The proteins in shrimps are incredibly high in quality and low in fats. Shrimps also contain significant levels of copper, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
Dry/fresh shrimps can be exported to different countries of the world.
Ways to enjoy your shrimps
Fresh shrimps can be used for many dishes and delicacies depending on what your choice of menu is. Enough shrimps used in making jollof rice can be a delight for the family. Some varieties can be added to the menu with vegetables like carrots, green pepper, ugu leaves and others.
Other ways of enjoying shrimps are by boiling, barbecuing, grilling or deep frying. When eaten with tomato and pepper or any other sauce, shrimps make a special treat. Traditionally, one can have the best of shrimps also when they are used to prepare breadfruits, a popular delicacy in the eastern part of the country. Shrimps are better eaten fresh. But in a situation where you have to preserve it, store it in a freezer and eat it when needed.
