Stone crab season officially begins on October 15, making this shellfish a delicious fall diet food. “Crabs are a very rich source of lean protein, low in calories and fat (a 4 oz. serving has only 98 calories and less than 2 grams of fat), and they can make a filling main course dish,” says
Rania Batayneh, a nutritionist, eating strategist and owner of
Essential Nutrition for You. “Crabs are also a good source of chromium, which helps in the metabolism of sugar, helping the body to maintain normal blood glucose (sugar) levels.”
