Mussels are a great source of protein and nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, and vitamins A and vitamin B12.
They are also low in saturated fat and calories.
Mussels are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for a healthy
- Heart
- Brain
- Blood function.
They can help regulate
- heartbeat
- lower blood pressure
- help blood vessels work properly.
Mussels are rich in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce skin aging.
Mussels are also a good source of vitamin B12.
A 140g serving of Scottish rope-grown mussels provides half of the daily need for zinc and more than one and a half times the amount of antioxidant selenium.
Mussels are one of the easiest seafoods to cook. You can prepare them in a classic moules marinière, a Thai curry, or simply steamed.