If you happen to be one of those persons who complains about healthy foods being disgusting or tasteless, read this article about disturbingly disgusting foods people eat throughout the world. These disgusting foods are actually very healthy and nutritious, so don’t be too quick to judge.
In Cambodia, people eat fried tarantulas. They are prepared in a regular frying pan, with garlic and salt. After being fried, the tarantula remains crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Cambodians believe that the consumption of tarantula can relieve back pain and help with breathing problems.
In Mexico, it is very common to eat grasshoppers. They are usually cleaned with water, then toasted with garlic, salt and lemon or lime juice. This dish considered to be quite disgusting is actually very nutritious. In approximately 100 grams of grasshoppers, there are 15 grams of protein. They are low in fat and carbs. Grasshoppers are also a source of iron.
Another disgusting dish is the Chinese birds’ nest soup. The birds’ nests are put together by various species of swift. However, instead of using simple twigs, the birds use their saliva to bind the nest together. This way, the birds’ nests actually have a mushy and soft texture when placed in water. This is the entire recipe for the birds’ nest soup. A nest made from saliva, placed in hot water. The good part about this disgusting dish is that it is very healthy, if you can bring yourself to consume it. The nest has high levels of iron, potassium, magnesium and calcium. They also help increase the digestion, they improve one’s ability to focus and overall, they have a beneficial impact on the immune system.
The next dish is originally from the Philippines and Southeast Asia: the balut. The balut is actually a fertilized egg (chicken or duck) with an almost fully formed embryo inside. The egg is then boiled and eaten. Balut is low in calories. One egg reaches approximately 180 calories. It is a great source of protein, however it is also high in fat.
Another disturbingly disgusting food is the cod liver oil. Just as you can guess from the name, it is an oil extracted from the cod’s liver. It has a very distinct and powerful aroma. However, the cod liver oil is an ideal source of omega 3. Cod liver oil is recommended for people who have diabetes, multiple sclerosis or ulcers.
And one last disturbing dish is the black pudding. It’s not as sweet as you might think. The black pudding also goes by the name of blood sausage. It is a dish made from dried blood, from different animals. It has a dark color, because blood tends to turn into a blackish color after a while. If you manage to get past the idea that it is made from actual blood, you might be surprised to find out it is actually quite tasty. The blood sausage is packed with proteins and it is very low in carbs. It is also a great source of iron and zinc. Therefore, it is a healthy alternative to regular sausages, but only if you manage to get past the disgusting idea of eating blood.
If you’re feeling curious, feel free to try out any of these dishes. Most of them are traditional foods in certain parts of the world. People eat them regularly and find them very healthy and nutritious.