Little Red Feast - Lobster is a healthy indulgence and a heap of fun

I’m sitting under the green round sign that brings a sigh of relief to any traveling coffee lover. My Westjet flight back to La Belle Province boards shortly. This trip has been a short and unexpected one.  I’m “down home” to Nova Scotia to see my grandmother, who isn’t doing so well. It was great to see her and to catch up with all the extended family.

The other fringe benefit of being back east is conning my Mom into cooking me a lobster dinner. Few things scream down east like a home cooked lobster feed. It just doesn’t taste the same after a few days of transit as it does fresh off the boat.

And if you are looking for the occasional healthy indulgence, this is it. I guess not everyone loves lobster -- can’t see why not though -- but for those who do, who could ask for a more guilt free feast?

Omega 3 - Lobsters are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. If you aren’t familiar with the health benefits of Omega 3 (like if you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few years) a quick Google search will unearth a wealth of information on the subject.

Protein - Lobster packs a hefty 30 grams of quality protein for a measly 5oz portion. That makes it a great choice for those seeking to limit their carb intake.

Fun, Friends & Family - Eating lobster is an experience. There’s cracking, squirting, flying parts and lots of fun times. That makes it great for reducing stress and boosting your immune system.

Other goodies - You’ll also get some choline, vitamin A, E, B6, K, B12 and folate, niacin, sodium, potassium, phosphorus,calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

So if you haven’t tried the little red feast, perhaps its time. What's YOUR favorite guilt-free feast?

Comments

[AT22]

MMmm! Just had some lobster at one of our favorite Scottish Pubs near us. Love it!

[John Sifferman]

We had lobster "right off the boat" last summer with some friends. I think the cracking, squirting, and flying parts put my wife off her appetite. It was the first time she we had made live lobster together. Oh man, was it good though...

[Adam Steer]

AT22 - From whence do you hail?

John - Get her back on the horse man! Lobster is awesome and the flying pieces are the best part!

Cheers,
Adam

[Lillea Woodlyns]

I still can't get around how they look - insects, really! Maybe one day I can overcome my aversion and enjoy lobster for the first time. Your post and the comments make it tempting to give them a try - well, if I don't have to see what they look like. lol

[Adam Steer]

Lillea - LOL Cracking them open is half the fun. Pretty hard to do it without seeing them. If you don't like the looks of them, I shudder to imagine what you would think of seeing them crawling around in the sink before they go into the pot...

Cheers,
Adam

[Lillea Woodlyns]

Oooooooooohhhhh!

I clearly have to toughen up! LOL