Celebrate National Nutrition Month In March With Crawfish
March is National Nutrition Month! This month celebrates making good food choices and promoting healthy eating. March is also a time you start to see more boiled crawfish served at restaurants and parties. Who doesn’t look for ward to Louisiana crawfish season? Now, you are wondered how crawfish fits into a month that focuses on nutrition? Crawfish is good for you and makes a great seafood option.
Crawfish Is Good For You!
Louisiana crawfish is low in fat, saturated fat and trans-fat. Crawfish are also a great source of high quality protein. They are also a good source of vitamin B12, niacin, iron, copper and selenium. I always quote one of my favorite dietitians, Molly Kimball who says, “Ounce for ounce, boiled crawfish tails have nearly half the calories of roasted skinless chicken breasts.
Is Boiled Crawfish Healthy
Crawfish are healthy but what about the fixings with the crawfish boil? Add more vegetables to your next crawfish boil to boost up the nutrition. Most people include corn, potatoes and onion but think about tossing in mushrooms, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli or your favorite vegetables. Sometimes, after a crawfish boil, people complain about feeling bloated but this is usually a temporary condition due to spicy or salty crawfish.. So, if the crawfish and vegetables are spicy or too salty, you will retain fluid. Try to cook your crawfish in less salt which will help. Remember, crawfish themselves are low in calorie, low in fat and high in protein. Just how we want to eat! I have so many easy healthy crawfish recipes.
Go Green with Nutrition with Crawfish Fettuccine!
Crawfish Fettuccine from my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook is one of my most popular recipes. Especially with spring break around the corner, you might need a crowd pleasing crawfish recipe. My kids always want my crawfish fettuccine. Think of using green pasta which are usually spinach noodles. Or, go for the newest food around, zoodles. Zucchini noodles. This creamy crawfish pasta dish goes great with either and will be a popular dinner and easy to make with everyday ingredients! I specialize in easy crawfish recipes!
Go Green And Add Crawfish To Your Spinach Dip!
How about adding crawfish to your favorite Spinach Dip recipe. With a nutritious spinach dip, add our favorite Louisiana protein and makes it even taste better for a fantastic Crawfish Spinach Dip recipe. Serve with cucumber or zucchini rounds for a better-for-you chip! I love using this Spinach Dip from my Gulf Coast Favorites Cookbook. Besides, this healthy Louisiana cookbook includes all your favorite Cajun recipes. Enjoy all my healthy crawfish recipes wherever you live with Louisiana crawfish tails if you don’t have leftover crawfish tails from a crawfish boil