Many people know that seafood is Healthy. Whether it is fish, crab, or Lobster, seafood contains a variety of Health benefits and tastes good. But let’s look more specifically at Lobster, and see Why Eating Lobster Meat is Healthy.

Whether it is meat from the claws or tail, lobster is a versatile food that can be boiled, broiled, baked, steamed, and put in soups. All of which are healthy, all of which taste great. It is not the Lobster itself that adds the unhealthy aspect to the meat, it is the loads of butter sauce that many put on the Lobster when eating it.

Lobster itself is actually a very low fat food that is very high in protein. There is just under 30grams of protein in a standard 5oz portion. This is comparable to Steak, though eating Lobster has only 15% or less of the fat for the same amount of protein. There are also Zero Carbohydrates in lobster, so it fits in with a No Carbs or Low Carbs diet.

In addition to helping you keep off the weight, Lobster Meat is considered a good source of Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12. Being a Good source means that it has 10-20% of the daily USDA recommended value. Please refer to vitamin information to see why Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12 are so important to have in your diet. As with most seafood, eating lobster meat will provide you with Omega 3 Fatty Acid which is beneficial to you heart.

The total combined benefits of Lobster are similar to an herbal supplement or multi vitamin, but you get it in a pretty lobster shell with a great taste. The only draw back to lobster might be the cost. In many places, ordering Lobster tail and Lobster Claw can be an expensive dinner. Fortunately there are restaurants like Red Lobster that make the super healthy Meat available for the whole family. They are now offering a gift certificate to help you Sink your teeth into a complimentary $100 Seafood Dinner. Click on the previous link for more information. Offer is good for only for those living in the USA.

Whether it is for you or your family, Eating Lobster is Healthy, and you should add it to your dinner rotation to provide you with a low fat, comprehensive range of nutritional value.

Also at Sabaidi Health:

Healthy Heart Tip - Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Seafood Pasta Recipes

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