The use of various seafood by humans has been in use for a very long time. This is due to the fact that products extracted from the depths of the sea contain a huge amount of useful vitamins and minerals. In addition, they are also very rich in iodine.
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Squid, health benefits!
Among the various seafood, squid has been widely used around the world. In size, squids on average reach 25-50 centimeters in length along with tentacles. However, there is also a giant squid that reaches about 20 meters or more in length. Such squids are quite rare. Squid are found in almost all climatic zones of the globe. At the same time, the main place of their hunting is considered to be the seas lying in the tropical and subtropical climatic zones.
The squid carcass is used for food, as well as their tentacles. The widespread use of squid around the world is due to the fact that, first of all, its meat is very tasty, and also very rich in vitamins and minerals such as:
Vitamins C, E, B6, B1, B2, B9 and PP;
protein and fats, which are so necessary for our body;
iron, iodine, copper, phosphorus, as well as sodium, potassium, calcium and many other minerals that are required for normal functioning and development.
White squid meat does not contain a gram of cholesterol and, in addition, this product helps to remove its excess from the body. Since squid is rich in iodine content, this has a beneficial effect on the body's immune system, and in particular on the thyroid gland. Squid contains selenium, which helps to remove various salts of heavy substances from the body.
According to medical observations, squid also contributes to:
- improving digestion;
- removal of toxins from the human body;
- significantly improves mental activity;
- strengthening the cardiovascular system.
Squid is eaten fried, boiled, dried, and canned. In our country, you can very often find frozen squid, which is in any fish department. In this case, the cooking of squid begins, first of all, with its complete defrosting, and only after that you can proceed to such processing that is necessary in a particular recipe, for example: salad yummy or avocado salad.
Many housewives wonder how long to cook squid so that they are cooked and at the same time not overcooked? If they are overcooked, they become tough and rubber-like. The answer to this question is only a couple of minutes in boiling water. In this case, they should be dipped directly into boiling water, and not heated with water.
Do not forget that squid, like any other product, has a negative side. First of all, it should be said that squid meat serves as a good allergen, and excessive consumption of it will cause various allergic symptoms. Squid should also be avoided by people with an individual intolerance to this product. Excessive consumption of dried squid can contribute to a large accumulation of salt in the body, which in turn will retain excess water. Squid should be treated with extreme caution, since their meat may contain quite dangerous poisons, such as mercury, for example. This is due, first of all, to their habitat, since today various substances are very often discharged into rivers and reservoirs, including the seas.
Given all these features, we can say in conclusion that the consumption of squid has a beneficial effect on human health, but everything is good in moderation. At the same time, the most important thing is that if you have a personal intolerance to this product, you should not force yourself, as this will not bring an ounce of benefit, but will only harm your body.