HEALING POWER OF "SNAILS"

         

  

      

Are you aware of the fact that Snails have 10 times less bacteria compared to other types of meat? Snail is rich in proteins, essential salts and low in fat (4 times less than beef meat and 6 times less than chicken) and calories.

It doesn’t stop there though; snails contain some elements that bring about unimaginable healing of many diseases.

Below are some common diseases which can be controlled by eating snails:

1.     CANCER: Snail contains glycoprotein and valuable lectin which contain cancer-fighting properties, helps in preventing heart disorders and boosting the immune system.

2.      WEIGHT CONTROL: Snails are an ideal weight watchers diet because they are good sources of proteins but low in calories and fat, either you need to lose weight or maintain your current weight. Losing weight means limiting your calorie consumption so that it is less than your expenditure.

3.      DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSION: A low-potassium, high-sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure and increase your risk for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.  Snails have a healthy level - 382 milligrams of potassium and only 70 milligrams of sodium per 100-gram serving. Healthy adults should get at least 4700 milligrams of potassium per day and no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium.Snails also give you about half your recommended daily intake for selenium, an antioxidant mineral that may help keep your heart disease, thyroid and immune system in shape, and may even protect against some kinds of cancer, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. 
4.     FATIGUE AND ANAEMIA: 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 anemia.
5.      SKIN CARE: snail works wonders for acne, enhances natural glow and protects skin cells from environmental damage. 
6.    IMPROVE YOUR MOOD: Feeling grouchy? Eat some snails. They contain tryptophan, a chemical your brain needs in order to make a mood-enhancing neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin helps your body regulate your appetite and tells it when to sleep, according to Sarah-Marie Hop, of Dartmouth College's "Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science." It can also make you feel more relaxed and less anxious, improving your overall mood and giving you a feeling of well-being. 
        In addition, toxins excreted by snails are valuable in stimulating dopamine, found lacking in people with neurological diseases.

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