Oysters are a food that many people like to eat. Minced garlic, oysters, and vermicelli are absolutely indispensable ingredients on the table of those who love barbecue.
Many people’s understanding of oysters is that they can aphrodisiac. Is this true? In daily life, how to eat oysters to be healthy and safe? For ordinary people, how can oysters nourish the body?
Why is it said that oysters are aphrodisiacs?
Zinc plays an essential role in male growth and development. And oysters are the most zinc-rich food, so the rumors slowly started to spread.
But today I want to popularize some science. Eating oysters really cannot aphrodisiac. Although zinc deficiency may cause male sexual function to decrease, there is no evidence that zinc supplementation can decrease sexual function and improve it. These are two different things and cannot be generalized.
Oysters are only delicious?
Oysters are not only delicious, but they are also rich in nutritional value. According to the general size, 3 shelled oysters contain about 200g of oyster meat. These oysters contain about 1174kcal of calories, 3g of fat, and 22g of protein. They also contain 140 mg of zinc (about 11 times the recommended daily intake for adult men). The content of DHA and EPA necessary for children's growth and development is also amazing. 3 oysters can probably meet the recommended daily intake.
What is the relationship between oysters and raw oysters?
Many people have a misunderstanding, thinking that only imported oysters can be eaten raw. In fact, "oyster" and "oyster" are the same thing, and as far as China is concerned, there are many pollution-free farming sea areas that can also produce oysters of superior quality that can be eaten raw.
So it is unscientific to judge oysters and oysters purely from the perspective of eating them raw ~
Oysters have pathogens , can they still be eaten?
Most of the bacteria detected in general aquatic products are Vibrio parahaemolyticus . This bacterium is a food-borne pathogen and is generally distributed in aquatic products.
National Food Safety Standards for Limits of Pathogenic Bacteria in Food have been formulated at home and abroad. Generally, aquatic products purchased from regular manufacturers have been tested and have no problems, so they can be eaten with confidence.
Oysters are delicious, how to eat them healthier?
·Microorganisms
Oysters are filter-feeding animals and will concentrate a large number of microorganisms in seawater, such as common vibrio, norovirus and hepatitis A virus and other harmful microbial contamination.
Until now, there is no technology to ensure that all oysters are free of microorganisms, so post-purchase handling is very important.
·Purchase
When purchasing oysters, go to regular supermarkets or aquatic products markets. When selecting, choose oysters with tightly closed shells. Those that have been opened are stale.
·Cross-contamination
To prevent cross-contamination of food during the storage and handling of oysters, food handlers should also hold oysters in covered vessels and store them in the refrigerator. Always practice good hygiene, including washing your hands when handling oysters, using clean utensils, and rinsing and scrubbing the shells when handling oysters. When opening the shells, use clean protective gloves and a sterilized shelling knife to prevent injury and infection.
·Eating oysters
Whether eating oysters out or at home, you must eat fresh and complete oysters. If you order takeout, pay attention to the overall condition of the oysters when they are delivered, such as temperature and whether the food container is complete, etc.
At the same time, please note: oysters are high-purine foods and should not be eaten during gout attacks, and should be strictly limited in daily life.
So for healthy people, oysters are a kind of seafood that can supplement some nutrients. Don’t give oysters so much meaning. In daily life, as long as you buy oysters from regular channels, clean and cooked oysters, there is no problem.
Of course, oysters are delicious. Compared with , has higher purine content, so you should pay attention when eating it~
Reference:
[1] "Understand the microbial risks and eat oysters safely" Center for Food Safety, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
[2] "Can eating oysters aphrodisiac? 》 Doctor Lilac
[3] "Food Safety Risk Analysis︱Risk Analysis on Microbial Contamination in Oysters" China Medical News
[4] "With this 10-yuan plate of seafood, you can eat more while losing weight!" I don't allow anyone to not know! 》Nutritionist Gu Zhongyi
[5] "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Oysters: French, American, and Chinese Oysters, They Really Have Different Flavors" Guoker
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