SHRIMP: A NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS BY NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS

Expert opinion from Caroline Luiza C. Castro

Master's in Nutrition Sciences · 16 years of experience · Brazil

Despite being a kind of protein from the sea, shrimp has a lot of cholesterol and should be eaten eventually. In addition, it’s advisable to eat shrimp without remove its peel, because it has a kind of compound which is beneficial to reduce cholesterol absorption, becoming shrimp a little bit healthier.

Expert opinion from Hannah Purtle

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics · 1 years of experience · Australia

Seafood such as shrimp are great low fat sources of protein. Shrimp also contain other important vitamins and minerals such as selenium, iron, zinc and vitamin B12. Shrimp also contains healthy unsaturated fats called omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are protective of heart health.

Expert opinion from Christos Sittas

MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK

Shrimps are a rich source of dietary protein while providing minimal fat per portion. They are also a rich source of many micronutrients, including vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and copper.

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