Nutrition
Benefits of shrimps
-High in protein:
Shrimp is a lean protein source, providing essential amino acids for muscle building and repair.
– Low in calories:
Due to its low calorie content, shrimp can be incorporated into weight loss diets.
– Omega-3 fatty acids:
These healthy fats in shrimp can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol levels.
– Antioxidants
This pigment found in shrimp is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage and potentially reduce inflammation.
-Essential minerals:
Shrimp provides important minerals like selenium, zinc, iodine, and vitamin B12 which are crucial for immune function, thyroid health, and cognitive function.
– Bone health:
The calcium and vitamin D content in shrimp can contribute to maintaining strong bones.
Potential cancer prevention:
Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in shrimp may have anti-cancer properties.
Source;foods.com
Nutrition
Benefits of mango
Mangoes offer numerous health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, aiding digestion, and providing antioxidants and essential nutrients.
Below are some of the health benefits that comes with eating mango
-It improves digestion
-Prevents gastritis
Helps in controlling blood sugar
-It reduces inflammation
-It helps in combating free radicals
-It fights cancer
-Offers protection against cardiovascular disease
-It helps to strengthen the immune system.
Source: health.com
Nutrition
Pancakes
Ingredients
-One cup of flour
-5 eggs
-One tin of milk
– Half cup of sugar
-1 tablespoonful of vanilla
-1 litre of oil
Preparation
– Pour flour and eggs in a bowl. ( break the eggs and beat until it is very smooth).
– Mix till there are little or no lumps.
– Add milk, salt and sugar, stir well.
– Set the frying pan to medium heat and add very little of the vegetable oil.
– Pour some of the pancake into the heated oil.
– Use a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
