It's back!
Once again, May 10 is, among other things, National Shrimp Day.
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| Shrimp Cocktail: photo by Cliff Hutson |
Shrimp Facts
Type of Food: Seafood
Produced From: Decapod crustaceans
Total Calories: 99 (one serving, 99 grams)
Total Fat: 0.3 grams (one serving, 99 grams)
Total Protein: 24 grams (one serving, 99 grams)
Total Carbohydrates: 0.2 grams (one serving, 99 grams)
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| Shrimp Noodle Bowl: photo by Cliff Hutson |
Shrimp is also a good source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to astaxanthin, which may have a variety of health benefits.
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| Fiesta Shrimp Bowl: photo by Cliff Huston |
Some say that shrimp is the most popular seafood in America; and seems to be a hit worldwide as well.
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| Shrimp Tacos: photo by Cliff Hutson |
1 comment:
As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein but low in food energy.
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