Yes, meat and chicken are high in protein and they are tasty too. But if you add seafood to your diet you will not only get great tasting food to eat but will also benefit from head to toes.
The biggest benefit of fresh seafood is that it is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which are most commonly found in fish and shellfish.
There’s more to food than meat, chicken, and vegetables: Seafood is always an option. With many health benefits, seafood definitely should be on the menu.
These fatty acids can also be found in eggs and meat but the supply is much lower than that in fish. DHA is one of the main components of Omega 3 fatty acids and this DHA contributes massively to our health.
When eating seafood you help the development of your brain; you keep your heart healthier; you have better looking skin and it can even help you fight depression. DHA also helps muscle development and stimulates faster recovery from injuries.
Apart from the fatty acids, fresh seafood is also an excellent source of minerals and vitamins. Zinc, potassium, phosphorus and iodine are found in abundance in seafood.
Seafood is also a rich source of Vitamin B. the Vitamin B group reduces the risk of heart attack, aids in PMS relief and is excellent for easing stress, depression and anxiety. They can also help you have better memory.
These fatty acids can also be found in eggs and meat but the supply is much lower than in fish.
You may know that cholesterol is one of the biggest contributors to heart attacks. Cholesterol is part of our tissues. But its limit is increased when food laced with too much saturated fat is consumed.
Seafood is very low in fat content and whatever fat it has is mostly unsaturated fat. Thus, when you eat seafood you lower your body cholesterol level and keep your heart healthier. The low fat content of fresh seafood also ensures that you keep your weight in check.
Apart from its health benefits, fresh seafood is a delicious treat. Who can stop their mouth from watering when a hot plate of fish and chips is placed before them? Or what about a traditional Mexican ceviche? Lobsters, shrimps and crabs, when cooked with the proper spices, can beat any dish in the world in terms of taste.
Cooking seafood is much easier than cooking vegetables or meat. The time taken is much lesser and you can prepare a superb dish in no time.
Of course, in such a warm country as Mexico, you have to be careful with the freshness of your seafood. Remember: seafood needs immediate refrigeration in order to avoid going bad due to warm temperature, and subsequently, any intoxication related to seafood intake.
Article written by:
Dilan Ross
Food Blogger & Expat
