Tasty, nutritious and low in sodium and saturated fat, seafood provides a readily absorbed source of A, B, C & D vitamins, amino acids, Omega 3 fatty acids, and vital minerals including iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc and more.

Gram for gram most seafood contains more protein than beef or chicken, much less fat, many more mineral nutrients and a quarter of the calories.

Lean fish have significantly less fat than other protein-rich foods, and most kinds of fish and shellfish contain less than 5% total fat.

Most lean or lower fat species of fish contain only 100 calories or less per 80 gm compared to 300 calories in the same amount of beef. This is one reason why seafood is a good choice for diets designed to help you lose or maintain an ideal weight.

Many nutritionists recommend that people seeking a healthier diet increase their seafood intake to twice a week.

Seafood contains a high-quality protein that includes all of the essential amino acids for human health, making it a complete protein source.