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Anybody out there confused about cholesterol? If the answer is yes, you are in good company! In the United States, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death, so many people are concerned about their blood cholesterol levels. (Quick reminder: LDL is known as the “bad cholesterol” and HDL is known as the “good cholesterol” in our blood).
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The messages to the public used to always emphasize that excess intake of dietary cholesterol was a primary cause for an increase in LDL blood cholesterol levels, which appear to be tied to increased risk of cardiovascular disease but more recently researchers have found that dietary cholesterol may not actually be the problem. Seafood Wholesalers New Hampshire
In 2018 a paper was published in the scientific journal Nutrients entitled, “Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease.” The confusion comes because most foods with significant amounts of dietary cholesterol are also high in saturated fat. Researchers have made it clear that it is saturated fat content that should be considered when trying to reduce blood cholesterol levels, but dietary cholesterol? Not so much! Seafood Wholesalers New Hampshire
We now know that dietary cholesterol does not appear to increase the risk of CVD in healthy individuals. Consider egg yolks and shrimp. These are two nutrient dense food items that offer high quality protein and several vitamins and minerals, and while they do contain dietary cholesterol, they do not contain high levels of saturated fat like other foods high in cholesterol, such as various cuts of beef or pork.
The American Heart Association encourages fish and shellfish as part of a heart healthy diet. They encourage an emphasis on fish, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, and limited lean beef intake.
Shrimp Stir Fry is a delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies, while enjoying some seriously mouth watering seafood. This easy, delicious Naked Shrimp Stir Fry meal will quickly become a go-to recipe!
Wipe out excess oil and add 2 tbl. clean oil and heat pan.
Add a single layer of the hard veg and allow to cook. Stir every 30 seconds. *They are done when they are no longer raw, but still crisp*
Remove hard veg from pan & reserve in a bowl. Add a bit more oil to pan.
Add your soft veg in one layer and allow to cook over high heat. *This should take no longer than 30 seconds*
Remove the soft veg to the bowl.
Put pan back on heat and add ¼ - ⅓ cup of Mother-in-Law Sauce.
Bring to a quick simmer. Then add shrimp, scallions, and veggies back to pan and toss together well. Everything should be coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately and top with Cilantro leaves.
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Learn about the many health benefits of shellfish! Oysters, Clams, and Mussels are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, lean protein, and micronutrients.
