American Shrimp Is High On The Nutrition List
I eat a lot of shrimp, I guess you could say I ‘love’ shrimp. Boiled, Fried, or whatever I love those little funny-looking critters called shrimp. American Shrimp seems to be high on the nutrition list nowadays. And when I say American shrimp, I’m talking Gulf of Mexico or South Atlantic shrimp, not the imported from overseas and farm-raised . It’s good to see that Atkins and Weight Watchers are singing the praises for shrimp. It's a great source of protein and is low in calories. Premium-quality shrimp harvested in their own natural environment from the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic is perfect for health-conscious consumers who want to know exactly where their food comes from. American shrimp is low in fat and a source of polyunsaturated fats and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which fight cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease, say some nutritionists. If you're trying to lose weight by eating more healthful protein, American shrimp is a ...