Golden Squid
Squids belong to the group of decapod mollusks, and they are the most interesting inhabitants of the sea. Dishes with these mollusks were cooked in ancient Greece and Rome. The squid was called «winged fish» in the times of Antiquity, because it is a great swimmer. The only ones who are faster than the squid are tuna, swordfish and dolphins. Some squids, being chased, can fly out of water just like flying fish and sweep over the waves for more than ten meters.
Squid meat is very useful. It is rich in protein, which is very well absorbed by the organism. In addition, the meat of this mollusk contains taurine, which helps to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, to stabilize blood pressure and it also has an antisclerotic effect. Squid meat contains a very high percentage of protein, vitamins B6, PP, C, polyunsaturated fats, which has an important role in the balanced nutrition of person. Also, squid is rich in vitamin E and selenium, which remove salts of heavy metals from the organism. Squid meat does not contain cholesterol, it is lean and it is considered a dietary product. This seafood also contains iodine, which is necessary for a growing organism, as well as for the normalization of the thyroid gland. Squids are ideal for both children’s and dietary nutrition.
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