Latin Lunch: Ceviche

Ceviche is a popular dish in Central and South America, and is rapidly gaining popularity in Canada.

Typically, raw fish or shellfish such as shrimp or scallops are marinated in lime or other citrus juices until the flesh firms up and turns opaque, although cooked seafood can also be used. It is then mixed with seasonings and other ingredients and eaten as a snack or appetizer.

Since ceviche contains primarily raw ingredients, it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals found in seafood, such as iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin E and B12. All of these ingredients help support your body’s metabolic processes while providing flavor.

Furthermore, the citrus juice used to marinate the seafood helps tenderize it and provides essential vitamins like vitamin C. The healthy fats found in ceviche for weight loss can help reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels while increasing feelings of satiety.