Crab (Leg & Hands)

Crab is more than a popular item on a seafood menu; it also offers us a number of impressive health benefits, such as its ability to increase cognition, protect the heart, reduce inflammation, strengthen bones, boost the immune system, stimulate circulation, and detoxify the body.

Health Benefits

Crab meat is high in phosphorus concentration, making it an important food for people wanting to “bone up”.

With its diverse range of nutrients, including copper, vitamin B2, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids, crab is a wonderful food for cognition and the activity of your nervous system.

Selenium is found in significant concentrations in crab meat, along with riboflavin, which also increases the production of antioxidants in the body.

The phosphorus levels found in crab can help to improve kidney function, thus speeding the release of toxins from the body and helping to improve overall metabolic efficiency. 

How to Thaw Frozen Crab

Ideally, thaw frozen crab before you pop it into that boiling cauldron. The best way to thaw crab is to leave it in the refrigerator overnight, but if you are preparing a last-minute meal, just put the crab legs into a colander and run cool water over them for a few minutes.

You can also cook frozen crab legs fully frozen; it just takes a little longer