Oysters are foods with a variety of health benefits. Oysters provide many vitamins and minerals, is packed into a high protein, low fat and low cholesterol. Oysters are a favorite food among seafood and research now shows this shellfish to be a rich source of zinc, a mineral required for testosterone production.
The texture of raw oysters are soft and fleshy, has a unique flavor is sweet and slightly salty. The texture and taste of the oysters are often influenced by the water where natural habitat, variations in salinity, minerals, and nutrients. Oysters can be eaten with a half-peeled, raw, smoked, boiled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, canned, pickled, steamed, broiled (grilled) and therefore better paired with delicious cocktails or wine.
Health Benefits:
- Oysters are the most concentrated natural source of zinc, which is important to maintain a strong immune system, supports wound healing, maintain sense of taste and smell. Zinc deficiency can lead to symptoms such as stunted growth, poor appetite, decreased wound healing, hair loss, impaired senses of taste and smell and more frequent infections.
- Oysters are a good source of protein, six medium oysters contains 6 grams of protein. Protein is found in shells high in tyrosine, an amino acid used by the brain to help regulate mood and reduce stress.
- Oysters are low in fat and calories. One serving contains only 2 grams of shellfish fat.
- Oysters are low in cholesterol, contains only 55mg of cholesterol per serving.
- Oysters help maintain collagen and elastin fibers that make the skin taut and helps prevent sagging and wrinkles
- Oysters are known to be an aphrodisiac because it is rich in amino acids that trigger increased levels of sex hormones. Another reason is that the high zinc content aids in the production of testosterone.
- Oysters help improve vision.
- Oysters are also rich in iron, calcium and vitamin A
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