{"id":5426,"date":"2021-01-29T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T15:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itticabuonocore.com\/senza-categoria\/oysters-the-properties-of-this-natural-aphrodisiac\/"},"modified":"2021-01-29T16:03:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T15:03:02","slug":"oysters-the-properties-of-this-natural-aphrodisiac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/seafood\/oysters-the-properties-of-this-natural-aphrodisiac\/","title":{"rendered":"Oysters: the properties of this natural aphrodisiac"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that <\/span>oysters<\/b> are among the oldest foods consumed by humans? These powerful aphrodisiacs were already part of the diets of our ancestors in ancient Egypt and Greece. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Just think that during Nero\u2019s reign in ancient Rome, it was common among the wealthy classes to eat oysters. Even then, people believed in pairing cholesterol-rich foods, like oysters, with <\/span>sex.<\/span><\/i>. A custom that has lasted through the centuries. But we\u2019ll save that story for another time. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re reading this article, chances are you\u2019re curious about the <\/span>nutritional properties of oysters<\/b> and want to know how to best incorporate them into your <\/span>diet.<\/b>. Let\u2019s find out together!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Raw and cooked oysters for a thousand flavors<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before diving into the <\/span>nutrients <\/b>in these round-shelled bivalves, let\u2019s talk about their<\/span> texture.<\/span><\/i> These mollusks are one of those <\/span>foods <\/span><\/i>you either love or you don\u2019t: there\u2019s no in-between.<\/span> <\/p>\n

If you like them you\u2019ll already know how versatile they are and how easy they are to find. They can be harvested and opened with ease, and thanks to their structure, they can be eaten both raw and cooked. In the first case it\u2019s crucial to be sure where they come from: eat them raw only when they come from certified purification centers, like Ittica Buonocore, and that goes for other mollusks too. That said, their versatility allows us to cook oysters in many ways and prepare a variety of delicious oyster-based dishes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Nutritional values of oysters<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Oysters<\/b> <\/span>are packed with nutrients, including <\/span>protein<\/b>, <\/span>cholesterol<\/b>, and <\/span>omega-3 fatty acids<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 100 grams of oysters, you\u2019ll find impressive nutritional benefits: <\/span><\/p>\n