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Why is Boiled shrimp good for you?

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If you are speaking about the safety of eating cooked shrimp versus eating raw shrimp, that would be because raw shrimp can carry bacteria that could be detrimental to your health.

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Because they are high in protein and low in fat.

That said, if you don't like shrimp, there are plenty of other sources of lean protein available.

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