Sunday, February 22, 2009

Looking for a Healthy Meal? Try Fresh Lobster!

By Shannon Linnen

If like many of us, you're on what can seem like a perpetual diet, it can be difficult to stay healthy. One of the hardest things is finding a protein that you like that isn't bad for you. No one wants to eat tofu every day, and red meat has been out for years. You can only eat so much chicken, and now even fish is becoming unsafe, with high levels of mercury. Where is a dieter to turn when all they really want is to spice things up? Surprisingly, and deliciously, you can turn to 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.

It may be hard to swallow that lobster is good for you, when all of the information you've seen in the past is that it's unhealthy. But the fresh lobster meat itself has always been healthy, it's simply the way that it's been prepared that hasn't fit a dieters lifestyle. By dipping fresh lobster in butter, the calorie and fat count of course goes up. And there is a lot of fat in a creamy soup like a lobster bisque. But when prepared, a lobster is steamed, meaning the meat itself is free from oils and fats.

Lobster is healthy for many reasons, but did you know that fresh lobster meat is a great source of omega three fatty acids. This is something you may have been hearing more about lately. Omega three's are naturally found in many types of shellfish and other fish. They are thought by doctors to help promote and improve your heart health, so much so that they're now being added to many other foods. Fresh lobster is a great way to get them naturally. It's also a great source of protein to keep your energy high.

Are you stuck for how you can enjoy lobster in a healthy way that will complement it? Here are some simple ideas. For a quick snack, try a few pieces on some rye bread. The strong flavors play off each other nicely. You can also add texture and flavor to a vegetable filled salad with some chunks of lobster. It's an easy and low calorie way to get some protein. Feeding the family? Prepare whole wheat pasta with olive oil, and add some pieces of lobster. It's elegant and good for you.

Are you ready to ditch the chicken and bring in the fresh lobster? I know I am! Fresh lobster is a great and healthy alternative to boring, tired old menus, so spice up your dinner tonight!

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