Seafood is an important part of a well balanced diet. Seafood is a great source of high-quality protein, is low in saturated fat, and is rich in many vitamins and minerals. Seafood is the source of most of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, found in the American diet.
The heart-healthy benefits of seafood are so pronounced that the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings per week. Studies show that people who eat seafood may be less likely to suffer from bipolar disorder and it can also help an individuals’ battle with depression.
A Louisiana State University food science professor is working on a study that shows oysters could help prevent breast cancer. Dr. Jack Losso is leading research testing fat cells from Louisiana oysters as an alternative to chemotherapy treatments. Read more about the study here
In general, seafood is one of the most nutritionally balanced foods. A seafood diet helps control weight and goes a long way toward preventing heart disease.
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Shrimp
Shrimp are a good source of cardio-protective omega-3 fatty acids, noted for their anti-inflammatory effects and ability to prevent the formation of blood clots. Individuals whose diets provide greater amounts of omega-3 fatty polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as shrimp, have lower blood pressure than those who consume less. Shrimp also provide omega-3 fats, which have been found to greatly reduce risk of colorectal cancer. Shrimp is low in saturated fat and is a very good source of protein, selenium, and vitamin B12. |
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Blue Crab
Crab meat is an excellent source of high quality protein, vitamins, and minerals that are needed for good nutrition. Crab meat is an excellent source of phosphorus, zinc, copper, calcium, and iron and is very low in fat, especially saturated fat. |
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Oyster
Oysters are the most concentrated natural source of zinc, which is essential to maintaining a strong immune system, supports wound healing, maintains the senses of taste and smell. Oyster help maintain collagen and elastin fibers that give skin its firmness and help prevent sagging and wrinkles Oyster can help improve vision. Oysters are one of the most nutritionally well-balanced of foods, containing protein, carbohydrates and lipids Oysters can help fight breast cancer: A compound in the fats in Louisiana oysters could be a key ingredient in treating and preventing cancer. The compound works on human breast cancer cells both in test tubes and in laboratory rats. |
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Crawfish
They are an excellent source of high-quality protein; low in calories, fat and saturated fat and a good source of vitamins. Crawfish contain high amounts of magnesium, which protect against fatal cardiac arrhythmias Crawfish are very high in calcium |
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Alligator
Alligator meat is considered to be healthier than domestic chicken, especially when it comes to cholesterol and fat content. The number of calories from fat and the low amount of saturated fat, along with the high protein and low carbohydrate ratio, suggests that alligator meat is a healthy meat product. |
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Fish
Fish oils may provide a protective effect in minimizing the development of several chronic degenerative diseases and may have a therapeutic effect in certain cases like arthritis, atherosclerosis, and vasospasm. The Journal of the American Medical Association found that modest consumption of fish reduces risk of coronary death by 36 percent and the rate of death by 17 percent. Omega-3 fatty acids are also believed to improve learning ability in children, decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, enhance immune function and improve arthritis symptoms. Consuming one to two servings a week of fish, particularly fish that's rich in omega-3 fatty acids, appears to reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly sudden cardiac death. Fish Oil May Help Ease Back Pain: A recent study shows that fish oil supplements containing Omega-3 fatty acids might help treat neck and back pain. Such supplements might be "a safer alternative" to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for some patients with spine-related pain. Fish oils have been found to help prevent age-related cognitive declines, ease back pain and protect against retinal degenerative diseases.
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