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Healthy Eating: All About Mussels
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 11:54

Like all types of seafood, shellfish can be a healthy part of a balanced diet. Shellfish are low in fat and very little of the fat they contain is saturated fat. Most shellfish (except for shrimp) are also very low in cholesterol.

Mussels are a widely available shellfish with many health benefits. Mussels are versatile and can be used in many different dishes.

What are Mussels?

Mussels are a type of clam, usually long and wedge shaped, which grow in the ocean, along the shoreline. Mussels may be harvested from the wild, but are often grown in farms for commercial use. Mussels can be baked, fried, smoked, broiled or steamed and are often served in chowders.

musslsThe Health Benefits of Mussels

Mussels are a high protein food source. Their low fat content makes them potentially healthier than other protein sources, such as beef, which can contain a lot of saturated fat. Mussels are also low in calories, with raw mussels containing only 70 calories per 3 oz. (85g), including 1.9g of fat (0.4g of which is saturated fat). A comparable amount of lean sirloin beef contains 160 calories and 2.1g of saturated fat. The beef does contain twice the protein of the mussels.

Mussels are also an excellent source of vitamin B12 and selenium, which is an essential micro-nutrient. Vitamin B12 is important in the functioning of metabolism processes and a deficiency can cause fatigue and depression, as well as other symptoms.

Thursday Night is All You Can Eat Mussels at Buon Amici.  Enjoy big, steaming bowls of PEI Mussels. Yum!

buon-amici-longlogoBuon Amici Ristorante
5201 Center Street
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-8188

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