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Wild American Shrimp Packs Powerful Nutritional Punch

Submitted by: John Warner on Dec 06, 2004 at 6:00 am Tagged with: General Archives Source:

Wild American Shrimp Packs Powerful Nutritional Punch

MT. PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild-caught American shrimp are
a nutritious choice for discriminating diners. A good source of cardio-
protective omega-3 fatty acids, a three-ounce serving supplies nearly 18 grams
of protein, almost a third of the adult daily requirement.
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Wild-caught American shrimp are sweet, premium-quality seafood caught in
the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. And, they have added appeal to health-
conscious consumers who want to know where their food is produced, according
to Elaine Knight, president of Wild American Shrimp, Inc., a newly formed non-
profit corporation committed to ensuring the viability of America's domestic
shrimp industry.
"Wild American shrimp is a great low-fat choice for those looking to cut
down on their carbohydrate consumption, with just 84 calories, less than one
gram of fat and less than one gram of carbohydrates," said Knight.
While the cholesterol content is similar to lean red meat, 166 milligrams
in three ounces, a study at The Rockefeller University found that steamed
shrimp do not adversely affect the lipoprotein profile in people with normal
cholesterol levels.
In the study, shrimp's high levels of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids
raised the HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels more than it increased the
levels of LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and the resulting HDL to LDL ratio was
favorable. "In fact," said Dr. Elizabeth De Oliveira e Silva, one study
author, "if shrimp are substituted for beef or other high fat foods, we
predict even more favorable effects."
Studies have found that shrimp are an excellent source of vitamin D as
well as niacin and iron. Other nutritional benefits from the George Mateljan
Foundation ( http://www.whfoods.com ) include:

- selenium, which exhibits anti-cancer properties and according to
research, may promote DNA repair and synthesis in damaged cells,
inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, and cause abnormal cells to
self-destruct.
- vitamins B12 and B6, which are needed to maintain low levels of
homocysteine, a molecule that can directly damage blood vessel walls
and is considered a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Wild American shrimp now have their own certification mark, guaranteeing a
product that is caught in the wild and certified to meet consistent quality
standards.
"We want to inform American consumers so they can make educated decisions
about the seafood they're eating," said Knight.

WILD AMERICAN is a certification mark of Wild American Shrimp, Inc.

SOURCE Wild American Shrimp
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