by Shannon Linnen
When you’re on a diet, it can be maddening trying to get the nutrients you need, and still lose weight. One of the hardest things is trying to find a lean protein that’s good for you, and that you like to eat. Tofu is always an option, but isn’t the same as meat. Red meat isn’t an option of course, but chicken gets tiring, after a while. And fish has been reported to have high mercury levels, meaning you shouldn’t eat it every day. So what protein can you enjoy? How about some fresh lobster!
Lobster has gotten a bad rap for years as being something that’s indulgent and bad for you. While it’s true that lobster does have a great indulgent taste, it just isn’t true that it’s bad for you. In fact, at about 90 calories for a three and a half ounce serving, lobster is an incredibly good for you way to get your protein, better than steak or even chicken? I know it seems hard to believe, but it’s true. You can eat fresh lobster as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
You may be thinking to yourself that lobster must be unhealthy, because that’s what you’ve heard and thought for years, but it’s simply not true. What is true is that most of the ways in which lobster has been prepared and enjoyed have been unhealthy, masking the fact that the fresh lobster meat itself is quite healthy. Of course, a creamy and rich lobster bisque isn’t good for you, and dipping any meat in butter wouldn’t make for a healthy meal, but on it’s own, because it is steamed in preparation, lobster is better for you than other proteins.
Lobster is not only a low calorie food, it’s also good for your heart health. Like many other crustaceans and types of fish, lobster is high in heart healthy omega three fatty acids. These fatty acids help to promote the healthy of your heart, and are recommended by doctors. Many other food producers are even adding them to their products like milk! Fresh lobster is a great way for you to get the benefits of omega three’s in a natural way. it’s also a great source of protein to keep your energy up on long days.
How can you enjoy fresh lobster in a healthy way? Lobster makes a great addition to a salad, in chunks, it’s rich taste is a wonderful way to use less dressing and add a kick to what you’re eating. You can also try a few pieces on a slice of quality bread, like rye or pumpernickel, to mix the strong flavors. For dinner, try some whole wheat pasta dressed with a little oil and some lobster meat. It’s sure to be an instant family favorite.
Fresh lobster is a great way to add some classic elegance to your diet, without sacrificing taste or your healthy. It’s a great tasting protein that can be prepared in many simple ways for both yourself, and for your friends and family.
