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A healthy choice for any diet.
Worried about cholesterol? Contessa shrimp has no saturated fat. It's saturated fat—not cholesterol—that has
the biggest impact on raising your blood cholesterol level. And it's high cholesterol in the blood, not
dietary cholesterol, that is linked to heart disease.
LDL or "bad" cholesterol builds up and clogs arteries. HDL, the "good" cholesterol, cleanses the arteries.
Studies confirm that consuming shrimp can actually raise your levels of HDL, and that can lower your
cholesterol level and risks for heart disease.
A Harvard School of Public Health study suggests that diets rich in HDL may also defend against
Alzheimer's disease.
Fat free. Not all shrimp is fat free. However, Contessa is. Because it's all farm-raised in a
strictly-controlled environment and fed a high-protein diet, Contessa shrimp contains zero grams of fat.
No carbs. Contessa Shrimp is naturally free of carbohydrates. Making it a perfect choice of protein for
today's low-carb diets.
Low in calories. Three ounces of cooked Contessa shrimp has only 60 calories. Lean beef and
skinless chicken can contain twice that amount.
No preservatives. Contessa shrimp contains no preservatives, which are often used to mask
unsavory appearance and artificially extend shelf-life.
Easier to digest. The protein derived from meats or poultry contains difficult-to-digest fat and saturated fat.
Since Contessa shrimp is fat free, it's much friendlier to the digestive system.
Concerned about mercury? According to the FDA, methyl-mercury levels in shrimp are less than 0.2 parts per
million (ppm), far below the FDA's 1 ppm recommended safety limit.
Fits all diets. Contessa shrimp represents very few points on the Weight Watchers program.
It's Atkins friendly. And it's accepted by the American Heart Association as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Look for Contessa in the frozen food or seafood department at your local supermarket.
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