So Just How Healthy IS Shrimp?

Tensei · 04-09-2008, 06:18 PM

I know that fish is mega healthy for you, but how to things like shrimp and lobster compare?

I make it a goal to eat lots of fish (6 - 10 times a week). Last week, I had fish 4 times and shrimp 5 times... I'm wondering if I can say "Good for me! I ate shrimp!" or is it more neurtal?

Or even worse - could it be bad for you???

threeblessings · 04-10-2008, 01:19 PM

I think it's good for you. It's high protein and zinc and low fat. I love it too!

Mschin · 04-17-2008, 12:36 PM

Although it is good for you in many ways..it is also high in cholesteral so I would beinge more on fish/salmon more than shrimp!

soulfulqween · 04-17-2008, 11:53 PM

Are you taking shrimp with or withOUT their poop trails?

MarianneUnfaithfull · 04-18-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soulfulqween

Are you taking shrimp with or withOUT their poop trails?

Poop trails??

What do you mean?! Don't get me worried - I enjoyed shrimp just a day or two ago!

soulfulqween · 04-18-2008, 04:03 PM

lol...sorry the smilie made me laugh....

Shrimp that aren't butterflied (so that they look flat or flatter) still contain what we'd consider intestines, thus holding shrimp's fecal matter...sometimes cocktail shrimp have had them cleaned out but typically...no. I try to skip the ones that have it (it being a dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp). Sometimes you can remove it yourself if you are in a place where that is acceptable.

SORRY to ruin anyone's shrimp eating. I still eat them I just get them butterflied or remove it when I see it.

Tensei · 04-19-2008, 11:00 AM

Eeewww yes, I definitely devein all my shrimp!

Cheryl123 · 04-24-2008, 02:03 PM

Some packaged shrimp come with a lot of salt. I try to soak and wash mine before eating, but the salt makes it taste sooooo good. check the labels for sodium content if you're concerned.

Peyton's Momma · 04-24-2008, 02:43 PM

I agree with the PP who said they were very high in cholesterol! When I was having my gallbladder attacks and put on a low fat diet, I thought that shrimp was in the clear due to not having any fat! Boy, was I wrong - the cholesterol actually gave me the worst gallbladder attack ever!

mlinn · 04-25-2008, 12:06 AM

google nutritonal data on seafood and see where that gets you...I would do it and post a link but I don't have the time.

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soulfulqween SoulfulCyster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Where I am... Posts: 1,381 My Mood: Points: 13,083.92 Bank: 2,913.46 Total Points: 15,997.38 Donate	lol...sorry the smilie made me laugh.... Shrimp that aren't butterflied (so that they look flat or flatter) still contain what we'd consider intestines, thus holding shrimp's fecal matter...sometimes cocktail shrimp have had them cleaned out but typically...no. I try to skip the ones that have it (it being a dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp). Sometimes you can remove it yourself if you are in a place where that is acceptable. SORRY to ruin anyone's shrimp eating. I still eat them I just get them butterflied or remove it when I see it. __________________ Meds: Saw Palmetto Dong Quai Calendula Valerian Black Cohosh Dandelion Root Cinnamon Vitamin C Fe St John's Wort Chromium Picolinate To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PCOS DX 6.7.04 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. A wonderful man luvz To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. me... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. [/size]

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Cheryl123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 14 Points: 262.49 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 262.49 Donate	Some packaged shrimp come with a lot of salt. I try to soak and wash mine before eating, but the salt makes it taste sooooo good. check the labels for sodium content if you're concerned.

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