Shrimp is a favorite food of many housewives because it can be processed into many dishes, suitable for many people’s preferences and nutritious. Compared with fish and poultry, shrimp is low in fat, high in vitamin A, potassium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus and other health-beneficial trace elements. This food reduces inflammation, enhances immune system function, improves thyroid health and reduces the risk of some chronic diseases.
100 grams of shrimp contain 17-20 grams of protein. For people with poor health who need to supplement calcium and protein, shrimp is a great choice. In addition to the shrimp meat, which is the most nutritious part, many people use the head to deep-fry or cook soup. However, experts advise against grinding shrimp heads to cook soup to avoid negative health effects.
Reasons why you should not grind shrimp heads to cook soup?
According to the sharing of doctor Truong Nhat Khue Tuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital) above Vietnamnet, shrimp is good for people who need to lose weight or diet. A diet containing shrimp helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases because shrimp contains a lot of omega-3, reducing blood cholesterol. Shrimp supplements zinc and iron for people lacking nutrition. People with a history of allergy to shrimp should be cautious.
Shrimp’s nutrients are most concentrated in the meat. Many people think that calcium is concentrated in the head and eyes of shrimp to help brighten their eyes, so they often grind this part to make soup or fry it whole. However, according to Dr. Truong, the shrimp head is a hollow cavity containing many residues, parasites, and heavy metals that affect health.
Therefore, you should not eat shrimp heads, nor should you grind shrimp heads to cook soup because this will cause you to take in those impurities.
Shrimp heads are hollow chambers containing residues, parasites, and heavy metals, which is why you should not grind shrimp heads to make soup. (Photo: Printerest)
