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Shellfish: A healthy low-fat, high-protein food

Maintaining good health and a sense of well-being are top priorities in today's hectic and stressful world. People are paying more attention to their diets and turning to healthy, sustainable shellfish.

A University of Washington study confirms that shellfish are a healthful addition to a balanced low-fat diet. Shellfish are much lower in saturated fat than pork or beef and provide high quality protein. In addition, shellfish contain significant amounts of heart-healthy omega-3's, are excellent sources of protein, and are especially good sources of iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B12.

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