Whitby Seafoods

Scampi & Health

Did you know that Whitby Breaded Scampi, like all breaded scampi, is made from langoustine, a shellfish which looks like a small lobster. Not only is Whitby Breaded Scampi delicious, it can be enjoyed, guilt-free, as part of a balanced diet. Why?

• Even when deep fried, Whitby Breaded Scampi is low in saturated fat and, if fried in unhydrogenated oil or fat, such as those most commonly used in pubs, contains no trans fats. If you buy a bag of Whitby Breaded Scampi to eat at home, oven baking gives a low saturated fat content.

• Over the past two years Whitby Seafoods have significantly reduced the salt content of Whitby Breaded Scampi.

• In the past, those people with high blood cholesterol were told by their doctors to avoid eating shellfish. Recent studies have shown that “the cholesterol we get from our food has much less effect on the level of cholesterol in our blood than the amount of saturated fat we eat." (quoted from the Food Standards Agency website)

As Whitby Breaded Scampi, and shellfish in general, are low in saturated fats they can be safely eaten by those watching their cholesterol levels.

• Vitamins and Minerals – a portion of Whitby Breaded Scampi contains 47% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of iron and 100% of the RDA of calcium.

• Omega 3 fatty acids are getting a lot of publicity at the moment because of their many health benefits, in particular their role in brain development and maintaining a healthy heart. Omega 3s are called “essential fatty acids” as they are needed, but not made by the body. Therefore, you have to make sure you get all your body’s requirements from the food you eat. Oily fish and shellfish are good sources of the types of Omega 3 fatty acids that your body needs most and the Food Standards Agency advise us to eat at least two portions of fish and shellfish each week. Whitby Breaded Scampi contains some Omega 3 fatty acids, considerably more than cod and haddock.

Find out more about this, and seafood generally by visiting this section of the Food Standards Agency websit.

For more information on Omega 3 as part of a healthy diet visit www.richinomega3.co.uk and for further information about the “2 a week” campaign and advice on getting your "2 a week" visit www.seafish.org

		Scampi & Health Did you know that Whitby Breaded Scampi, like all breaded scampi, is made from langoustine, a shellfish which looks like a small lobster. Not only is Whitby Breaded Scampi delicious, it can be enjoyed, guilt-free, as part of a balanced diet. Why? • Even when deep fried, Whitby Breaded Scampi is low in saturated fat and, if fried in unhydrogenated oil or fat, such as those most commonly used in pubs, contains no trans fats. If you buy a bag of Whitby Breaded Scampi to eat at home, oven baking gives a low saturated fat content. • Over the past two years Whitby Seafoods have significantly reduced the salt content of Whitby Breaded Scampi. • In the past, those people with high blood cholesterol were told by their doctors to avoid eating shellfish. Recent studies have shown that “the cholesterol we get from our food has much less effect on the level of cholesterol in our blood than the amount of saturated fat we eat." (quoted from the Food Standards Agency website) As Whitby Breaded Scampi, and shellfish in general, are low in saturated fats they can be safely eaten by those watching their cholesterol levels. • Vitamins and Minerals – a portion of Whitby Breaded Scampi contains 47% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of iron and 100% of the RDA of calcium. • Omega 3 fatty acids are getting a lot of publicity at the moment because of their many health benefits, in particular their role in brain development and maintaining a healthy heart. Omega 3s are called “essential fatty acids” as they are needed, but not made by the body. Therefore, you have to make sure you get all your body’s requirements from the food you eat. Oily fish and shellfish are good sources of the types of Omega 3 fatty acids that your body needs most and the Food Standards Agency advise us to eat at least two portions of fish and shellfish each week. Whitby Breaded Scampi contains some Omega 3 fatty acids, considerably more than cod and haddock. Find out more about this, and seafood generally by visiting this section of the Food Standards Agency websit. For more information on Omega 3 as part of a healthy diet visit www.richinomega3.co.uk and for further information about the “2 a week” campaign and advice on getting your "2 a week" visit www.seafish.org