Vegetarians avoid fish and meat, vegans eat no animal products what-so-ever, but what about pescatarians? While lesser known, pescatarians eat a special diet that differs just slightly from vegetarians and vegans. How? Pescatarians eat a plant-based diet, but they also eat fish and seafood. Read on to learn more: What is a pescatarian? Pescatarians have… Read more »
Category: Healthy Eating
Lobster and the Keto Diet: Is Lobster Keto-Friendly?
The ketogenic diet (or simply keto diet, for short) is all the rage. With promises to help you lose weight and even stave off diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s, it’s no wonder why so many are hopping aboard the keto train. But can you eat your favorite lobster dish while you’re on the keto… Read more »
Five Seafood Recipes for Christmas Dinner
This Christmas, why not wow your guests by skipping last year’s ham or turkey and serving a delicious seafood dinner instead? Here are some of our favorite seafood recipes for Christmas dinner: Broiled lobster tails with garlic-chili butter Your Christmas guests will feel like they’re eating in a fancy restaurant with this seafood entrée. Buttery… Read more »
Health Benefits of Shrimp
Seafood is not only delicious but a lot of seafood comes with health benefits. Shrimp, in particular, comes with several health benefits of its own when consumed in moderation. Low in Calories Shrimp is mostly made up of water and has an extremely low calorie count. A medium sized shrimp only contains about 7 calories… Read more »
Foods that Help Keep Your Brain Sharp
We all know we should eat healthy food to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. There are certain kinds of food that keep your heart strong, that lower cholesterol and that maintain strong bones. Did you know there are even foods that help nourish your brain and keep your memory sharp? There are certain kinds… Read more »
Lobster for the Brain and Bones
Lobster is an indulgent, delicious meal that we should only have once in a while, right? Actually, recent studies have shown that there are a lot of healthy nutrients found in lobster, and if you eat it the right way – sorry to say that means not dunked in ounces of drawn butter – it… Read more »
The Benefits of Seafood for Weight Loss
With the spring season here and warm weather approaching, more and more of us are trying to get serious about our diet and exercise plans. And since we at Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. love everything that has to do with seafood, we decided to do some digging into the idea of a seafood diet for… Read more »
Reaping the Health Benefits of Lobster
A decadent and delicious dinner food, lobster is not often considered when you are looking for a healthy meal to serve. But it isn’t the crustacean itself that is unhealthy. Instead, it is the way it is often prepared – dipped in butter and topped with salt – that should be avoided when you are… Read more »
Eat Seafood Twice a Week
Here in coastal Maine, seafood is build into our diets. From crustaceans to fish, we love it all – and eat more than our fair share. But were you aware that seafood should be a part of your weekly diet? Healthcare professionals recommend two seafood meals a week, thanks to the many benefits these delicious… Read more »