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The so-called “fruits of the sea” are rich in protein and minerals, so they are excellent substitutes for meat during Lent, in addition to that may be part of the daily diet. However, its consumption should be careful to avoid allergic reactions and intoxications.

The sea contains huge diversity of animals that may be surprised by their abilities, migratory behavior, adaptation to different climates or because of their bright colors and shapes. However, there is another reason, much closer to us, which leads us to admire the wealth of the oceans: the nutritional value of these species to the human diet.

In addition to mammals (including whales and seals), reptiles (turtles) and fish (shark, tuna, sardines, herring, snapper, hake and cod among many others), the capture of marine animals for food has a special preference for large group known species such as shellfish, which are creatures without a backbone (invertebrates) living in different ocean depths and are used in many dishes. Read the rest of this entry »

Natural sources of iodine

Iodized salt, unrefined sea salt, fish, shellfish, garlic, onion, mushrooms, radishes and seaweed are especially foods rich in iodine. Many dairy foods are rich in iodine because it is an additive that is added as an antiseptic.

There are foods that, in bulk and consumed daily, can in some cases, hinder the absorption of iodine, such as: beans, cabbage, turnips, mustard, nuts, cassava and cabbage, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

Iodine keeps your metabolism in balance.

Iodine is a mineral needed in very small quantities, but essential. It is within what is known as trace elements. Iodine benefits are many but we must also caution.

The iodine is absorbed in the intestinal tract and transported via the bloodstream to the thyroid gland, where it will be stored and used at the time to produce hormones. Read the rest of this entry »