Vital Nutrition in a Half Shell

If you’re an oyster lover, we’ve got good news for you. First, you can order up a batch of oysters, fried the Korean way, at our Seattle Korean restaurant. Second, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in your favorite shellfish; like much of what we fish out of the ocean, oysters are quite beneficial to your health!

Not only are oysters a good, low fat, low cholesterol source of protein, they’re also a rich source of zinc. Though it may not get as much attention as many other vital nutrients, zinc is an important part of every cell in your body. Zinc is used to repair DNA strands, provide energy to the body, and battle infections. For men, it’s used in the production of testosterone, which contributes to oysters’ reputation as an aphrodisiac. A deficiency of zinc is attributed to many problems, like a decreased ability to heal wounds, low energy, and faulty growth.

Make sure you’re getting enough zinc in your diet the fun way, and come down for a plate of oysters at Old Village!