Bella Adams
Scientists have long ago discovered that people who regularly eat seafood are less likely to be overweight and suffer from various diseases, they feel good, have better memory, and are in a good mood. That’s because marine life absorbs all the good things in the ocean like a sponge. And since the composition of seawater is very close to the composition of human blood, it is clear that all the minerals we need can be found in a plate of shrimp or mussels.
If you list all the elements that sea creatures are rich in, you will get almost the entire periodic table.
But we need to mention the most important one – iodine. Far from the sea, it is very difficult to find it, so modern people suffer from its lack and are forced to drink iodine-containing drugs and use iodized salt.
Kelp for Intelligence
Seaweed, as this alga is more commonly called, looks nondescript and tastes questionable. But it is very useful: only 30 g contains the daily norm of iodine, which most residents of regions remote from the sea are sorely lacking. And it contains more minerals and vitamins than “earthly” vegetables such as cabbage and carrots.
Sea krill for healthy blood vessels and brain
Small crustaceans, up to 0.5 cm, float on the surface of the sea along with plankton.
Krill is very nutritious and dietary at the same time: protein is easily digested, and fat is contained in the form of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are effective anti-inflammatory molecules. By the way, the acids in krill are slightly different from those in fish oil: being phospholipids rather than triglycerides, they are the most important building blocks for the brain, cell membranes, and liver. 1-2 grams of krill a day in the morning before breakfast will keep your heart strong, your brain smart, and your skin young and supple.
Shrimp for stress resistance
Vitamin B12 is what we should thank this seafood for. This particular vitamin is indispensable for our nervous system, especially if we are overwhelmed at work and have a lot of trouble in life. It is B12 that provides us with stress resistance and excellent sleep. And most importantly, you don’t need a lot – just eat one shrimp dish a week: not so wasteful, right?
Mussels to improve blood health
These mollusks have another “feature” – a high cobalt content. It is practically not found in other foods. Cobalt is an element that is part of vitamin B12, and without it, this vitamin is not synthesized and absorbed. It is also a crucial element in the hematopoiesis process: when it is deficient, atypical red blood cells are formed, which cannot effectively carry oxygen through our blood vessels. It’s easy to avoid a deficiency – you need to regularly include mussels in your diet.
Squids for nighttime pleasures
This amazing creature is not in vain nicknamed “sea ginseng”: regular consumption of dietary tender meat has a very beneficial effect on the male potency.
The substances that squid can boast of generally strengthen a wide variety of muscles, such as the heart, all thanks to its enormous potassium content. Plus, it contains taurine, which improves the condition of the retina – we begin to see better in the dark. In general, squid has strong anti-aging properties. For example, it prevents the development of early gray hair: copper, which is also abundant in this seafood, prevents this from happening.
Oysters for a burst of energy
If squid is a budget option, then oysters are for rich and spoiled gourmets. But let’s not forget that they are easier to poison than mussels or squid. So, why are these mollusks so attractive? The fact that zinc, which is very high in them, contributes to the production of testosterone, the most important male sex hormone that ensures the formation of healthy sperm. And in women, this “food of the gods” increases sex drive and adds to their attractiveness, as it gives skin tone, and hair thickness, and eases the course of any hormonal storms.
It has also been scientifically proven that eating oysters helps prevent the appearance of cancer, especially in the mammary glands. And if cancer has already been detected, the substances contained in oysters inhibit the development of tumors.
Lobsters, crabs, and lobsters for strong bones
As a prevention of osteoporosis, nutritionists advise eating the meat of these seafood 2-3 times a week (you can have it with rice as a side dish). These inhabitants of the seabed contain a lot of phosphorus, the lack of which makes our skeleton fragile. Calcium, copper, zinc, potassium – all these are “bricks” for bone tissue, and a whole bunch of vitamins contained in their tender meat help to absorb trace elements.
So we have learned about the benefits of seafood. But remember that seafood – shrimp, krill, crabs, etc. – are one of the strongest allergens, so if you suspect a food intolerance, you need to be careful.
The origin of the seafood on your plate should also be borne in mind, as there are water areas heavily polluted with oil products or waste from other industries, and marine organisms accumulate heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and other xenobiotics in their bodies. When choosing seafood for the table, don’t forget to ask about the expiration date and storage method. If frozen several times, improperly preserved, or slightly spoiled, they can cause serious harm to the body.
