Friday, May 31, 2013

Oysters, inflammation, depression and diabetes–Oh My!

 Who would have thought this slimy little creature would provide so many nutrients! And increase sex drive too!

2 medium pacific oysters are so packed full of nutrients they rival the nutritional content of some supplements.
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2 medium oysters provide:
740mg omega 3 fatty acids – decreases inflammation
Over 200% of your RDA of B12 – fights depression
Almost 200% your RDA of chromium - regulates blood sugar levels
Roughly 100% of your RDA of Zinc and selenium – supports immune system, sexual function and thyroid health.

What does this mean? It means if you eat oysters you are one happy, non-inflamed, sexy, individual!

All fun aside, chromium is the central element in a very important molecule called the "glucose tolerance factor" (GTF). Research has shown that GTF is needed to allow insulin to do its work in getting sugar into the cells where it can be used as fuel for the entire system. Great sources of chromium include brewers yeast, calf’s liver, soaked whole grains…and you guessed it oysters!
 

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