Prawns/Shrimps
Prawns or shrimps are delicious crustaceans that you can cook in several ways or add to some dishes. Shrimps provide a complete protein containing all nine amino acids. A serving (100 grams) of prawns contains around 25 grams of protein, nearly the exact amount you will get from a similar serving of beef or chicken. Likewise, shrimps are low in calories – about 115, half the calories you get from chicken and one-third of the calories from a serving of beef.
Many people avoid eating shrimp because they are high in cholesterol. However, shrimps contain three times more omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Prawns are also rich in B vitamins that help replenish red blood cells, build muscles, and produce energy.
Shrimps have significant amounts of iron, an essential mineral to distribute oxygen through the body. However, the measurement of iron content in shrimps and other crustaceans varies. Thus, a 100-gram serving of shrimps can provide 1.8 mg to about 3.0 mg of iron.
Moreover, shrimps are allergens, so you should ensure that you are not allergic to shrimps before you add them to your diet.
