𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒 (𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀)⁣

⁣ ⁣Snails are found everywhere around Africa especially in the rural areas where a lot of bushes and farmlands are found. Although repulsive to many people, snails are consumed all over the world and are very healthy to eat. ⁣ ⁣ Snails are naturally high in protein and low in fat content. They are estimated to contain 15% protein, 2.4% fat and about 80% water. They are low in fat, carbohydrate-free and sugar-free, an excellent source of rich iron, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus and potassium.⁣ ⁣ Snails are also a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the brain produce serotonin. Serotonin is a very important neurotransmitter that plays a role in your body’s regulation of sleep impulse and appetite.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ It is interesting to know that snails possess anti-cancer properties and boost the immune system due to their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects.⁣ ⁣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:⁣ 𝟏. 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧: Snails are also a good source of iron, essential for building red blood cells and carrying energy around the body. A lack of iron can lead to extreme fatigue and anaemia.⁣ ⁣ 𝟐. 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝟏𝟐: It is often called the ‘energy vitamin’, B12 is required for production of red blood cells, keeping nervous system healthy and releasing energy from food we eat and processing folic acid. Luckily, snails are loaded with it. ⁣ ⁣ 𝟑. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 ⁣ Snails are also a good source of magnesium, which our bodies need to maintain a normal blood pressure, strengthen bones and also keep your heartbeat regular.⁣ ⁣ 𝟒. 𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚-𝟑: Snails also contain Omega-3 which is very good for the heart.⁣ ⁣ It is no secret that many people find snails to be delicious as an appetizer or as a main course. There are plenty of popular recipes out there for cooking them, and many people prepare them at home. Such dishes are typical in many elite restaurants as well.⁣ ⁣ Snails are thoroughly boiled in hot water (for up to 90 minutes) and manually extracted from their shells. They can be fried, cooked in oven with rice or fried with red paprika powder and vegetable oil in a pan.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ You can get snails around your environment, in the market.

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