Posts

Showing posts with the label heart healthy foods

Healthy Seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks

Image
The New Year is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about your goals and resolutions! If you are resolving to eat healthier in 2022, JB Hook's has your back with the delicious, healthy seafood you're going to love! When you can enjoy such fresh seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks , does it really even feel like a diet? Keep reading to learn about our healthy menu options and come see us after Christmas! Health Benefits of Seafood Seafood provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. When you eat foods that are high in protein and good vitamins and minerals, it can help make you feel fuller and control your appetite. Seafood is also typically low in sodium, cholesterol, and calories which makes it a great meal choice! The American Heart Association actually recommends eating fish at least twice a week to help improve your heart health. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are also important for brain, joint, respiratory, a...

February is American Heart Month!

Image
February is American Heart Month, and JB Hook' s is excited to help you celebrate! As the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , we are proud to have several heart-healthy items on the menu to help you make healthy choices in 2020. Read on to learn more about some popular heart-healthy foods and come by to try your favorite! Heart-Healthy Foods Heart health is a very important issue today. It can be easy to eat how you want without thinking about the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to stay in good condition. There are five heart-healthy foods that are easy to add to your regular diet. In fact, you can find them at JB Hook's on our appetizer, lunch, and dinner menus! Salmon Omega-3 fatty acids can help decrease arrhythmias, triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and the amount of plaque in your arteries. It is recommended that you have at least two servings of foods that contain a high level of omega-3 fatty acids every week. Salmon is one of the best foods...

Healthy Eating at Hook’s in the New Year!

Image
JB Hook's is excited about what the New Year will bring, and we know you are too! If one of your resolutions for 2020 is to eat healthier, JB Hook's has your back. We are the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and we have healthy options that taste delicious so you can get healthier without having to feel like you're giving up anything! Read on to learn about some of our healthiest options and make a reservation today. Shrimp and Oyster Bar  This bar is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for delicious fresh seafood that will make your mouth water and your body happy! Steamed Little Neck Clams  Prince Edward Island clams steamed with white wine butter, garlic, and lemon Steamed Blue Mussels  Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon  Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp  Served chilled over shaved ice with cocktail sauce & horseradish  Garlic Shrimp  Sauteed in butter, garlic...

Heart Healthy Options At JB Hook's For American Heart Month

Image
While February is traditionally the month for love and all things heart related, it's also the month that reminds us to take care of our hearts, as it's American Heart Month. American Heart Month teaches us the ways we help reduce of risk for heart disease, as some risk factors are preventable. One way you can take care of your heart is by enjoying meals that are filled with goods that are good for it. Your favorite seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks features a few of these heart healthy items on our everyday menu. We think you will love how delicious these heart healthy menu items are!  Seafood Fish is one of the richest source of protein available. In addition, it is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which is beneficial for the hearts of healthy people, as well as those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. Nothing beats obtaining these omega-3 fatty acids than getting it right from the source. If fish isn't already a regular part of your diet, do ...

Our Seafood - Delicious AND It's Good For You

Image
It is recommended that you eat seafood twice a week. That's not advice from us, but trusted healthcare professionals. Personally, here at JB Hook's we want to eat seafood every day of the week, but we've got lots of delicious menu items for those other days of the week too.  Our restaurant has become known for having the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks . The talented chefs know how to make it taste amazing, but did you realize that seafood also has many health benefits?  Most seafood is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are extremely heart healthy, can reduce blood pressure and depression, and may reduce tissue inflammation to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.  Scallops are a great source of B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium. Lobsters also contain B vitamins, plus iodine and selenium, and it's low in calories. (If you go light on the butter!) Mahi is a source of complete protein, meaning it has all of the essential amino acids you need to ...

Heart Healthy Foods for American Heart Month

Image
In an effort to promote heart health, February is American Heart Month .  One way to take care of your heart is to eat a healthy diet full of foods that are good for it. Your favorite seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks features these types of foods on our everyday menu.  You will be very happy to find out how healthy many of these delicious items are.   Seafood JB Hook's menu is filled with the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Fish high in omega-3s , such as salmon and tuna, are excellent foods to eat for a healthy heart. Studies show that these can help lower the risk of an irregular heart beat and deter plaque from building up in the arteries.  The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week.        Vegetables Potatoes are rich in potassium, which can help to lower blood pressure, and also high in fiber, which can lower the risk of heart disease.  Tomatoes are high in potass...