Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Prawns

Prawns

1kg costs #3000 (naira)
current price rivers state fruit and vegetable market



edible crustacean: an edible sea animal resembling a shrimp, with a slender body, a long tail, five pairs of legs, and two pairs of pincers.
Genera: Palaemon, Penaeus
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Prawns are an excellent source of protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a great way to get iron, zinc and vitamin E. They are also low in saturated fats.

Prawns are even lower in calories and fat than chicken yet with much more protein. As well as being high in protein, prawns contain magnesium, which plays a role in bone development and nerve and muscle function; Zinc, which is good for growing bodies, and selenium, an important antioxidant.

Omega 3 oils found in prawns assist in blood circulation by lowering blood fats and preventing blood clot formation. This aids blood circulation and researchers believe it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Research also indicates the omega 3 oil acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and so may reduce the risk of a wide range of health problems, including asthma, pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.


The Japanese are the world's greatest consumers of prawns. They also have the highest life expectancy.