Pig lungs are a popular dish because they are cheap and delicious. However, experts recommend absolutely not eating pig lungs, so what is the reason?
Why shouldn't you eat pig lungs?
VietNamNet newspaper quoted Associate Professor Nguyen Duy Thinh, former lecturer at the Institute of Food Technology, University of Science and Technology ( Hanoi ), saying that the lungs are the respiratory organs of pigs.
The lungs of pigs or any animal are the “dirtiest” internal organs. The lungs contain bacteria, dust, and impurities that the respiratory system brings in. This is also the organ most susceptible to infection. In particular, animal statistics experts can also get pneumonia.
According to test results, 60% of toxic ingredients in animal feed and lean meat-producing substances in the confinement process exist in pig lungs. In addition, the lungs have many trachea for air circulation, making them very difficult to clean. Therefore, when processing animals such as chickens, pigs, cows, goats, etc., many people often discard this part.
Note, the concept of "what you eat is what you get" is incorrect. Associate Professor Thinh has met patients with tuberculosis or pneumonia who bought pig lungs to nourish themselves, this is a wrong action. In addition, children and the elderly should not eat lungs and other pig organs.
Pig lungs are a part that should not be eaten much.
Parts of the pig should not be eaten much
In addition to pig lungs, below are the parts that should not be eaten much.
Pork neck
Thanh Nien Newspaper quoted nutritionist Nguyen Thu Ha - Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital as saying that the fat content in pork neck is very high, eating too much not only causes sudden weight gain but also causes many problems with the heart and brain blood vessels.
In addition, the pig's neck also has lymph nodes, a system of the body that filters and traps foreign microorganisms, inflammatory cells, and toxins. Regular consumption can cause many diseases.
“Pork neck meat has a complex lymphatic system that is difficult to completely remove during processing. The human body will absorb a large amount of bacteria and toxins when eaten, which can lead to poisoning or the risk of contracting infectious diseases,” Dr. Ha analyzed.
Pigskin
Pork skin is processed into popular dishes and is loved by many people, however it contains indigestible proteins (keratin, elastin,...) and a lot of bad cholesterol that causes cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure and obesity.
In addition, if the hair is not shaved and processed cleanly, the hair follicles in pig skin will carry many parasites and toxins that cause disease in the human body. Eating too much pig skin will also cause weight gain, burden the stomach and cause digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, and diarrhea.
Pig blood
Pig blood is a very popular animal organ food, rich in iron. Eating pig blood properly can effectively prevent iron deficiency anemia, enhance immunity, resist the invasion of bacteria and viruses, replenish qi and nourish blood.
However, doctors also recommend not eating too much pig's blood at once. The human body has difficulty absorbing a lot of iron in a short period of time.
Too much iron can even lead to iron poisoning. If this happens, you may experience vomiting, stomach pain, and other adverse health effects.
Experts advise that you should only eat pig's blood once a week or 2-3 times a month. In addition, you should also pay attention to supplementing other nutrients for the body.
In addition, not everyone is suitable for eating pig's blood. People with intestinal bleeding should not eat it. The list of people who should avoid this dish also includes people with high blood fat, unstable blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Pig intestines
Pig intestines are also a favorite food of many people, but this part is contaminated with many bacteria. If eaten regularly, it can easily cause a series of diseases.
In addition, pig intestines also contain a lot of fat. If eaten for a long time, it not only causes obesity but also causes a series of other chronic diseases.
So, to protect your health, you should eat these parts as little as possible.
Above are the parts of the pig that should not be eaten much. Please limit eating these parts.
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