WELCOME TO SOUTH ITALY! and learn why it's good for you to eat mussels

Here's my lunch! A typical dish from South Italy with pasta, chickpeas and mussels! I used whole wheat pasta 😊❤️

Alba, Italy

Mussels improve brain health Mussels are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the brain. These crustaceans are rich in DHA and vitamin B12, two key nutrients that protect your brain's health and memory (with age), as well as the trace elements on which it depends. A serving of 85 g mussels contains the same amount of DHA as 3-5 liver oil tablets. Studies have shown that DHA is the only omega-3 acid that reaches the brain, significantly reducing its contraction with age.

Mussels support healthy cell function Protein is responsible for many cell functions in the body, including supporting their shape, intercellular communication and overall health. Eating protein allows the absorption of amino acids, which are the building blocks of nutrients processed by the body into protein. One glass of clams contains almost 18 grams of protein. This is about 30 percent of the daily needs of an average person.

They help improve circulation They facilitate healthy blood circulation in organs and muscles, strengthening the artery walls and improving blood flow. So eat mussels so that your circulatory system is healthy. They improve humor and concentration A serving of 85 grams of mussels contains 340 percent of the recommended daily dose of vitamin B12 - an amazingly large amount. This vitamin is necessary for brain health, and even the smallest deficiencies can cause symptoms such as: lowering of concentration, loss of memory, depressed mood or cloudy thinking.