Are oysters good for you?
Whether you love them raw, fried, or on the half shell, oysters can provide you with a host of health benefits.
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• Aids in weight loss
An oyster has the most number of nutrients and the least number of calories present in it.
People looking to lose weight can pack their body with the essential nutrients present in oysters without gaining much weight.
They have relatively lower calories as compared to an equal serving of chicken.
• An effective aphrodisiac
The zinc content in oysters is quite high. Zinc deficiency is closely related with sexual and erectile dysfunction in men.
Eating oysters can therefore enhance a person’s sexual performance and give him the feelings of masculinity.
• Good for the heart
Oysters also promote a healthy heart. They are quite beneficial for a healthy heart in many ways but the one thing which is the most beneficial for a healthy heart is that oysters are rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids content.
Oysters also aid in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol in blood and their sticking to arterial walls.
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• Immune system booster
Oysters have high levels of calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorous, selenium and copper.
All these minerals help in increasing the overall functioning of the bones and improve the durability and density of the bones.
They also protect the body against different health conditions like osteoporosis.