Yummy prawns
Cholesterol is synonymous to seafood like crabs, prawns, squids and scallops. The egg yolk actually takes a back seat. This belief that seafood is very high in cholesterol has created unfounded fears in many a people, whether health conscious or otherwise. In fact, if consumed in moderation, they play a vital role in good nutrition.
Prawns are low in fat though the cholesterol level is higher than in fish. The cholesterol content in five prawns is equivalent to 100gm of roasted chicken breast meat and 10 prawns matches the cholesterol content of one egg yolk.
Apart from increasing the HDL (the good cholesterol) levels, eating prawns helps decrease blood triglyceride levels. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B, B12, B6, and D. Minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium are found in prawns. This mineral, selenium, induces DNA repair and can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
People who has gout and with kidney problems should stay away from prawns as it contains concentrated amounts of purines.
For the seafood lovers who are still not convinced on the goodness of prawns, here are a few articles for you to browse through. These articles are not to convince or to convert you to be a seafood lover but only to share with you on the nutritional facts of seafood. And remember, don’t binge – it will definitely sky rocket your cholesterol level.
http://www.quickandeasy.com.au/hn2.htm
http://www.diethealthclub.com/blog/diet-profile/fish-diet-and-cholesterol-information.html
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=51 - What is purines?
