In Russia, although it is washed by numerous seas, seafood is not as widespread in the diet of the average inhabitant as, for example, in Japan. And this is despite the mass of useful substances that make up their composition, excellent taste and low calorie content of these products.
Seafood includes marine invertebrates such as crustaceans and molluscs. They contain valuable protein, which is absorbed by the body longer than fish protein, but has a higher value. Due to the low content of carbohydrates and fats, seafood can be called dietary, they are used for weight loss.
Another valuable advantage of seafood is a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which lower cholesterol levels and protect the cardiovascular system from heart attacks and strokes. Seafood is useful for patients with arthrosis and arthritis, for those who have pulmonary diseases and problems with potency.
The vitamins and minerals included in seafood, for example, calcium and phosphorus, help to strengthen the musculoskeletal tissue, have a beneficial effect on the condition of the teeth, help to better assimilate vitamin B. Iodine, contained in large quantities in seafood, prevents the appearance of thyroid problems.
Seafood is very beneficial for pregnant women. For the normal development of the child's brain, omega-3 fatty acids are needed, a large amount of which is found in seafood. Yes, the molecules of these acids are also present in plants (soybeans, vegetable oils, greens), but they are not in their pure form, the body will have to synthesize them, spending other necessary substances for this process - zinc, magnesium and calcium. Therefore, it is much more effective to eat seafood or fatty sea fish (salmon, mackerel, herring).
Seafood should be cooked for a very short time, otherwise their meat will become tough and lose valuable substances. It is recommended to store them in freezers, this method does not destroy the vitamins and minerals that make up the seafood.
It should be borne in mind that some seafood may not be beneficial, but harm to your body. So some species of marine invertebrates are grown in specially created reservoirs with the use of dyes, stimulants and antibiotics. For example, king prawns, popular in Russia, are mainly grown in China and Vietnam. Frequent consumption of such seafood can cause serious diseases, since the harmful substances contained in them have the ability to accumulate in the body.
