Posts Tagged ‘seafood’

Great appetizer or salad topper- Grilled Calamari

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Calamari/Squid, 3 oz. (85g) (raw)
Calories: 78
Protein: 13.2g
Carbohydrate: 2.62g
Total Fat: 1.2g
*Excellent source of: Selenium , Riboflavin , Vitamin B12 ,  & Omega 3 fatty acids

I recently enjoyed an appetizer of grilled calamari above.  I often ask for grilled calamari on my Greek salad too. Why do I love it, besides the great taste, protein source, low calories and low fat?  Because the health benefits of grilled calamari/squid, and seafood in general are:

(key word is – GRILLED, not FRIED

• Helps the body  absorb and utilize iron
• Lowers inflammation
• Helps maintain healthy skin, muscles, hair and nails
• Helps ease migraine headaches
• Builds bones and teeth
• Helps lower risk of heart disease
• Helps stabilize blood sugar levels
• Boost immune system
• Relaxes nerves and muscles
• Helps lower blood pressure levels

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Lunch in Florida- Mussels for muscles

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Do you like Mussels?  You know, the other muscles. I just had a delicious light lunch of mussels and here’s why I love them, besides they taste great! I think the view below made them taste a little bit better

Mussels are:

• High in Omega-3s and have high levels of daily requirements for zinc, iodine, vitamins B and C and Iron.
• They’re very low in fat (2.2 g fat per 100 g of mussel meat) and carbohydrates
• An average serving is only about 90 calories

Just ask for them in a light tomato, wine broth. Enjoy!

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