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Healthy Brain And Other Benefits Of Crayfish
Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans belonging to the clade Astacidea, which also contains lobsters. In some locations, they are also known as crawfish, craydids, crawdaddies, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, rock lobsters, mudbugs, baybugs or yabbies.
Here are some of the incredible health benefits of eating crayfish;
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1. Crayfish helps to promote eye health
In addition to eating crayfish, vitamin A foods like carrot, beef liver and other vegetables also help to promote healthy vision.
2. It is believed to help combat depression
The omega-3 fatty acid which is contained in this seafood helps to promote mental health. This is why some medical practitioners believe that that this food can help to deal with depression.
Owing to this, it is, therefore, advisable for people exposed to conditions that might lead to depression to consume crayfish to help them get rid of depression.
3. It promotes healthy skin
As doubtful as this might sound, it is what it is. Studies have shown that this supper seafood can help promote healthy skin. And this is due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids which protects the skin against UV (Ultra-Violent) rays.
It also goes to say that crayfish deal with spots and blemishes, as well as promoting glowing skin.
4. It provides the body with needed vitamins
It is important to note that just one serving of crayfish contains 30percent of the daily value vitamin B-12, 10 percent of the DV for niacin and folate and four percent of the DV for riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin B-6.
As a matter of fact, the B vitamins are essential for nervous system function, turning the food you eat into energy and keeping your liver, eyes, skin, and hair healthy.
5. Crayfish helps to promote healthy brain
As earlier mentioned, the omega-3 acids that are contained in crayfish help promote the work of brain functioning and give more energy to the brain. They also encourage a strong cognitive function.
In addition, recent studies have shown that eating crayfish on a regular helps prevent the risk of Alzheimer disease.
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