Benefits of Eating Shrimp
We’ll be the first to admit it–we love shrimp season. Shrimp season is one of our favorite times of the year, because shrimp are just delicious. However, you may be wondering if eating shrimp has any benefits. The answer is yes. Here are some fabulous reasons why you should be eating shrimp right now.
Why You Should Eat Shrimp
First, you need to know that eating shrimp won’t blow your diet. Shrimp are high in protein, and low in calories, as long as they are not fried or stuffed. A serving of shrimp has 1.5 times fewer calories than an equal serving size of chicken. If you need to fill up on protein, and not on calories, shrimp is a great choice.
You might want to eat shrimp because of its nutritional value as well. Shrimp are full of a lot of great ingredients you can’t get from an ordinary diet. You can get selenium, phosphorous, niacin, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B12 and iron. All of these minerals can help the body have more energy, fight infection, heal and grow. Pretty good reason to eat shrimp, for the vitamin content alone. Shrimp contains a ton of antioxidants, which help the body fight the effects of aging. Shrimp is a brain food as well, which always makes a good choice for dining.
When you’re choosing shrimp, be sure and ask your supplier or the restaurant where their shrimp comes from. You’ll want to get American shrimp wherever possible, because that means the shrimp has passed rigorous guidelines.
When you’re ready to eat some amazing shrimp, why not come by and see us? We’re located at 1 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, New York, 11777. You can also give us a call if you want to get your shrimp to go at 631.473.1143.
