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We are delivering a wonderful variety of local fishes fresh everyday, seafood that is tasty and nutritious! Modern nutritional guidelines recommend two or more seafood meals each week for good health.
Helathy Omeag 3 Oils Most Seafood contains Omega 3 polysaturated oil, oil which is unique to seafood. Omega 3 oils assist in blood circulation by lowering blood fats and preventing blood clot formation. This aids blood circulation and researches believe it reduces the risk of heart attack and strokes. Research also indicates the Omega 3 oil in fish acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and so may reduce the risk of wide range of health problems, including asthma, pulmory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerasis, psoriasis and inflammatory howel disease.
High in Protein and Low in Fat and Cholesterol A single serve of fish or other seafood (150 grams) provides 50%-60% of daily protein needs for an adult. All seafood is low in fat - less than 5% fat. All seafood is low in cholesterol with 2 exceptions, prawns and squid. However, the benefical Omega 3 oils offset the higher amounts of cholesterol in these foods they contain. In comparison with meat, most seafood has similiar levels of cholesterol, but only a fraction of the saturated flat. For example, a 150-gram of fish has less than 1 gram of fat and most of this fat is polyunsaturated.
High in Vitamins and Minerals Seafood is an excellent source of vitamins including iodine, which is essential for the thyroia gland functioning, iron for red cell formation and zinc is required for wound healing. They are especially rich in niacin, essential for a healthy skin and for the release of energy in the body, and vitamin B complex needed for metabolic processes. Oysters, mussels and scallops are excellent sources of iron and zinc. Seafood is also supplier of phosphorus, a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Also for Potassium, essential for muscles and nerves, and for controlling blood pressure. It is essential for intake of vitamin B, a group vitamin to be used effectively. Also small quantities of many other essential minerals: including magnesium.
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