"Hey, Wang, do you know? I saw a news item on the Internet yesterday about a young man who was full of parasites because he loved to eat bullfrogs!"
Aunt Li shares the latest health information with her neighbors in the community square. This sparked a heated discussion, what kind of health secrets are hidden behind bullfrogs, this seemingly ordinary table delicacy?
1. Bullfrog's "two-sided life"
Bullfrog nutrition inventory
The bullfrog is a complete omnivore, eating everything from small creatures in the water and on land, and its rich diet makes its meat rich in high-quality protein.
There are 16-20 grams per 100 grams, and it is also low in fat, which is simply an ideal ingredient for fitness enthusiasts.
From vitamin A to vitamin D to promote calcium absorption, bullfrog meat has a wide range of benefits, from vitamin A to protect eyesight and promote calcium absorption.
There are also essential minerals such as calcium for bone health, and iron, which is an important carrier in the blood to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen.
Antioxidants, bioactive peptides and unsaturated fatty acids omega-3, bullfrogs are treasures that can help prevent chronic diseases when consumed in moderation.
Parasites in bullfrogs
Did you know that there are 129 species of parasites in bullfrogs! Among them, Schizocephalus is the most common "passenger" and can take root in muscle tissue.
As a result, bullfrogs are in agony, and in severe cases, they can affect human health, ranging from muscle pain to nerve damage and even life-threatening.
These parasites are tenacious and can not only tolerate low temperatures, but also resist short-term freezing to a certain extent, and only high-temperature cooking can completely eliminate them.
Second, the hidden worries of the breeding link
Veterinary drug residues are a new problem
In order to make bullfrogs grow faster and bigger, some farmers abuse veterinary drugs in the breeding process, such as enrofloxacin, nitrofuracillin, etc.
These drugs are slowly metabolized in bullfrogs, resulting in excessive veterinary drug residues, and long-term consumption poses a threat to consumer health.
Hormone abuse is also alarming, with some bullfrogs developing deformities and even a third leg, and excessive hormone residue will cause disruption to the body's endocrine system.
The environment is harsh and germs breed
In order to maximize profits, unscrupulous merchants breed bullfrogs intensively in narrow spaces, where sanitary conditions are worrying and excrement accumulates.
The high risk of disease transmission and the misuse of antibiotics exposes bullfrogs and consumers further down the food chain to health risks.
After experiencing this incident, Xiao Li was like an initiation, and he no longer dared to enjoy the bullfrog delicacies that had not been strictly processed.
He became concerned about food safety, choosing only reputable restaurants, requiring chefs to cook the bullfrogs thoroughly until they were fully cooked, and resolutely resisting any form of raw bullfrog dishes.
Not only that, he also advised his relatives and friends to boycott those bullfrog products that abuse drugs and have a poor breeding environment, and guide everyone to establish a correct and healthy diet.
As the saying goes, "disease comes from the mouth, disaster comes from food", while we taste the delicious taste of bullfrogs, we should also be alert to the potential safety hazards behind it.
Only by choosing the right ingredients and cooking in place can we truly achieve a win-win situation between delicious and healthy. Remember, food safety is a top priority at all times and in all places, and don't overlook long-term health considerations for the sake of the moment. After all, "eating well is better than eating well, and eating well also needs to eat safely".
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