1. It is recommended to have shrimp for the Spring Festival family banquet. 5 benefits of eating shrimp regularly will come to you. Shrimp is a high protein, low-fat food, and rich in zinc, selenium, and magnesium. It has the following 5 benefits for the human body: 1. "Guardian" of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Shrimp contains abundant magnesium, which is a mineral needed to maintain normal physiological functions of the heart and helps regulate vascular tension and maintain normal blood pressure. Research has shown that long-term intake of magnesium rich foods can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and hypertension. In addition, astaxanthin contained in shrimp is one of the natural antioxidants, which also helps protect the heart and clear blood vessels. Therefore, shrimp is also known as the natural "guardian" of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. 2. Regulating immunity: Shrimp not only contains high levels of protein, but also has excellent quality, complete essential amino acids, and is easy to digest and absorb. It is a good source of high-quality protein that can help the human body maintain good immunity. 3. A good helper for weight loss: Shrimp has low calories, low fat content, and high protein content. The calorie content of every 100 grams of shrimp meat is approximately 30-130 kcal, which is about one-third of the average calorie content of pork. Most types of shrimp meat even have lower calorie content than chicken breast meat. Shrimp meat also contains approximately 10% to 23% protein, making it a win-win situation for weight loss individuals who need to ensure protein intake. 4. Brain health: Shrimp contains abundant taurine, which plays an important role in the differentiation and maturation of brain nerve cells. It can promote fetal and infant brain development, and also participate as neurotransmitters in metabolic processes to enhance neural activity transmission, thereby helping to improve learning and memory abilities. 5. Strong bones: In addition to being rich in high-quality protein, shrimp also contains abundant calcium, both of which are important components of bones. Therefore, eating shrimp regularly can help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 3 delicious ways to eat shrimp: 1. Shrimp and cabbage pot: Cabbage is rich in nutrients such as vitamins and dietary fiber, and when paired with shrimp, the two complement each other's nutrition. With the freshness of shrimp, cabbage can become delicious and refreshing without the need for seasoning such as MSG. 2. Shrimp and vegetable pot: Shrimp is very suitable to be eaten with vegetables rich in dietary fiber such as fungus, lotus root, and broccoli, which can make up for its own disadvantage of insufficient dietary fiber and have a more balanced nutrition. 3. Shrimp and Tofu Stew: Shrimp and tofu are also a good pair of ingredients. These two ingredients work together, high in protein, calcium, low in fat, and low in calories, making them healthy and delicious without gaining weight. Shrimp can be consumed by both the recommended population and the general population. According to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2022), adults should eat at least 2 times a week or 300-500 grams of aquatic products. Generally speaking, four normal sized prawns containing 50 grams of shrimp meat are sufficient for daily consumption. Attention: People with allergies should consume shrimp with caution; Gout patients and kidney stone patients should not consume large amounts of shrimp. Although shrimp heads taste delicious, the main internal organs of shrimp, such as the heart, liver, stomach, etc., are located on the head of shrimp, which may contain heavy metal substances. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat shrimp heads. Eating the wrong two types of meat can be very harmful to the body during the Spring Festival family banquet. It is best not to eat processed meat: it increases the risk of cancer. Some processed meats such as beef jerky, cured meat, ham, etc. are one of the main ingredients for New Year's goods. These meats are processed through methods such as smoking, marinating, adding salt or preservatives to improve flavor or prolong preservation. During this process, carcinogens may be formed, and long-term, excessive consumption can increase the risk of cancer. Authoritative institutions suggest eating less or avoiding processed meat products as much as possible. Therefore, try to eat fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits as much as possible. Suggestion: When consuming cured meat, it can be soaked and cleaned multiple times. Nitrite has a certain solubility and can be removed in water. In addition, when cooking by steaming or other methods, reduce the amount of salt used for other cooking. Chicken offal: Harmful substances residue "Chicken offal" generally includes liver, kidney, stomach, intestines, etc. The liver has functions such as metabolism and detoxification, the kidneys are responsible for excreting harmful substances, and the stomach grinds food. These three types of organs are directly related to the metabolism of some harmful substances, and harmful substances may remain here. Therefore, chicken liver, chicken kidneys, chicken gizzards, and chicken intestines should not be consumed frequently in large quantities. In addition, chicken skin has high levels of fat and cholesterol, and it is not recommended for obese and "three high" individuals to eat more. Chicken neck and duck neck: Eating chicken neck and duck neck without skin contains thymus and lymphatic aggregates, mainly concentrated under the skin. So, eating clean meat from chicken and duck necks usually won't have any impact, but it's important to clean the surrounding lymphatic and tracheal tissues, and it's best to eat without skin. Not only the skin around the neck, but also animal skin has a high fat content, so it's best to eat less. Have you prepared the recipe for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner? There are 4 ways to eat healthy meat on a full table: try to use cooking methods that do not add extra oil, such as steaming, boiling, stewing, and grilling. Meat dishes are delicious even when boiled or stewed. When making meat, reduce the amount of salt. Meat itself contains a certain amount of sodium, so it should be diluted when cooking. After stewing, it is best to remove floating oil to reduce fat intake. It is best to cook meat with low-fat and high fiber ingredients to reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the body, such as fungi, algae, vegetables, etc. Adjust the order of meals by eating low calorie vegetables first, drinking non greasy soup, filling the stomach, and placing the heaviest meat and staple food in the second half of the dinner party. This not only helps to control food intake and avoid overeating, but also contributes to blood sugar control. (New Society)