Calories in Eggs

Eggs can be an important component of a healthy diet. They have a significant amount of vitamins and minerals needed by the body to grow. Egg protein has actually become the standard by which we compare other protein-rich foods .Calories in eggs are relatively small thought their cholesterol is high. They are tasty , cheap and delicious.

Pier Seafood On Redondo Beach CA

By Sharron Cantu


A lot of human food is found in large quantities in the sea. One of the place on the globe that is rich with pier seafood is Redondo Beach CA. Seafood includes various forms of animal and plant life which supply human diets with nutrients of different kinds. In the US, animal seafood consumed by the citizens is made up of fish and shellfish. The reduction in the rate at which sea mammals like dolphins are consumed has made them not listed among seafood these days.

Depending on migratory behavior and section of the sea a fish inhabits, fishes can be classified into several groups. The main groups are marine pelagic, diadromous, freshwater fishes, and marine demersal. All fish species that live near the sea surface and get their food supplies from there are called marine pelagic. There are larger species found in this group including tuna, salmon, marlin, shark, and swordfish. On the other hand, the small species include sprats, menhaden, herring, and sardines.

Fishes that occupy ocean beds are referred to as demersal fish. Their food sources which are made up mostly of crustaceans are found at the bed of oceans. Because they do not need strong muscles for swimming, their flesh is normally whiter than that of marine pelagic. Flatfish, stingrays, grouper, and cod are the key examples.

Diadromous fish are known for their migratory behavior between fresh and sea water. Their body systems are adapted to live in both fresh and salty waters. Key examples of fishes in this category are shad, lampreys, eels, and salmon. Lastly, freshwater fishes inhabit fresh water sources such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. Examples include catfish, trout, carp, and tilapia. They are used more in fish farming in USA. Infact, a large proportion of freshwater fishes consumed in US are reared on farms.

Shellfish on the contrary is made up of echinoderms, mollusks, and crustaceans. Molluscs have unsegmented bodies and their bodies are not protected by the hard protective structures like in crustaceans. The body receives protection from calcareous shells. The growth of the shell is proportional to that of the organism. Gastropods, cephalopods, and bivalves make up the major subgroups under this category. Protective shells are not in cephalopods.

A protective shell in crustaceans is made of chitin. When cooked, the shell changes color to pink or red. Crustaceans are found at varying depths of the ocean. Some are found at the surface and others at the ocean bed. Key sub-groups in this category include shrimps, lobsters, krill, and crabs. Different species of organisms are found under the sub-groups named above.

Methods of preparation for these organisms are very many including broiling, smoking, steaming, baking, roasting, frying, and grilling. Very delicious meals can be made through any of above methods of preparation if instructions are followed correctly. Other foods, vegetables, and fruits can be served together with the meals.

To prevent cross-contamination from happening, all raw foods must be kept away from cooked ones. In case of cross-contamination, proper disposal of the food should be done. Alternatively, the contaminated foods may be fed to animals that are not affected by the contamination. Proper washing of hands should be done after and before handling the organisms.




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