mussels (sea food) are THey good for you?

Question

if so why??

Answer 1

Mussels are very high in iron and vitamin C, as much or more than red meat.

They are filter feeders and also accumulate toxins and heavy metals such as lead cadmium and mercury which are not good.

So in moderation they are good, but don't eat them every day.

"This food is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese and Selenium.

The Bad
This food is high in Cholesterol."

Answer 2

Like all sea food, mussels are very good for you. The mussels sold today are farmed ones from clean waters and are safe.

Answer 3

Its sea food and prepared the Asian way (, especially like in Thailand and Malaysia ) is superb. You'll want more of it.

The only worry is many people like their dishes half done. One sure way of contracting Hepatitis . So have your dish well boiled and you won't have any problems.

Of course if the mussels are kept in clean water for a day , changing water frequently,whatever build-up in the gut will be thrown out. Then , the mussel dish is very safe.

Enjoy.

Answer 4

They are high in protein and low in fat, so are good in that respect.

As they are filter-feeders, if there is any contamination in the water they tend to concentrate these toxins in their body, and can be dangerous to eat.

As a general rule, any mussels from reputable suppliers/mussel farms will pose no health risk as these producers have to monitor for contamination in the water in order to keep their licenses.

Answer 5

MUSSELS

Although mussels have little value as human food, they hold immense ecological value. As a vital link in the food chain, they are a major food item for many animals including muskrats, otters, and raccoons. Young mussels are also eaten by ducks, wading birds, and fish. As important natural filterers, they improve water quality by straining out suspended particles and pollutants from our rivers. A single mussel can filter several gallons of water per day–ultimately making the water cleaner for human uses.

Mussels serve as good indicators of ecosystem health because they remain essentially in one place for a long time and require good water and sediment quality and physical habitat. As such, they are frequently used by biologists as “biological monitors” to indicate past and present water and sediment quality in rivers and lakes. For example, biologists can measure the amount of certain pollutants in mussel tissue to determine the type and extent of water pollution in various rivers and lakes.

Freshwater mussels are often found in aggregations called mussel beds, which can be a mile or more long and contain thousands of mussels. Adults bury themselves in the bottom sediment with a fleshy muscular foot and live by filtering algae and other food items from the water column. In the Mississippi River, many species do well near the main channel of the river where there is adequate flowing water, food, and stable substrates.


Other species occupy the soft-bottomed sediments typically found in backwaters. Live mussels and dead shells also provide habitat for a variety of aquatic insects and algae. They act like a freshwater “reef,” providing the foundation for a variety of life forms and habitat conditions suitable for other aquatic organisms.


Archeological excavations, such as the one pictured above, uncovered many mussel shells, demonstratcing that historically, mussels were used by early Americans for food, tools, and jewelry. Today, mussels are not recommended as food for humans or domestic animals because they accumulate and store toxic contaminants in their tissues.

Answer 6

They are protein, and contain plenty of trace elements such as phosphorus, which we need in small amounts.

However, they feed by filtering the water around them so you have to make sure that they come from unpolluted water, or the pollutants end up in the mussels.

Answer 7

Besides being simply delicious, they are one of the best sources of IRON in the food world. They have more iron then liver, or lentils, which are two foods recommended for people with anemia. They also have iodine. They are high protein and low calorie...
Excellent added to any seafood dish such as PAELLA, BOUILLABAISSE, or Sea food soups. Also good just steamed and served with french fries (belgian style).

Answer 8

Short answer: No Limpets don't eat mussels.

Answer 9

They are very good for you - protein, iron, and also have Omega-3 fatty acids in them that help to prevent/eliminate free radicals that can contribute to formation of cancer cells in your body - they also are very tasty little critters, but be sure to cook them within 24 hrs after u buy them becuz they can spoil in a hurry!

Answer 10

They are full of goodness when fresh, but the shell is a bit crunchy