Crabs have long been said to have "four flavors". "Thigh meat", with its fine and short fibers, tastes like dried scallops; "Calf meat", with its long and delicate fibers, is as beautiful as whitebait; "Body meat", pure and crystal white, surpasses white fish; "Crab roe" is rich in various nutrients essential for the human body, such as protein, fat, phospholipids, and vitamins. Although crabs are delicious, some people experience symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting after eating them. Therefore, it is important to advocate for—
Although crabs are delicious and have certain medicinal value, some people experience symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting after eating them. The main reason for this is food poisoning caused by poor hygiene. Therefore, when eating crabs, one should pay attention to the following "seven don'ts": Do not eat raw crabs
Crabs generally feed on animal carcasses or humus, so their body surface, gills, and gastrointestinal tracts are full of various bacteria and silt. Crabs often carry the cysts of lung flukes and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. If not disinfected at high temperatures, lung flukes can cause lung damage after entering the human body. If a large amount of Vibrio parahaemolyticus invades the human body, it can cause infectious poisoning, showing symptoms such as intestinal inflammation, edema, and congestion. Therefore, crabs must be steamed and cooked thoroughly. Generally, heating for more than 30 minutes after the water comes to a boil is necessary for disinfection. Do not eat cooked crabs that have been stored for a long time
Stored cooked crabs are easily contaminated by bacteria. Therefore, crabs should be cooked and eaten immediately, not stored. If there are leftovers, they must be kept in a clean, cool, and ventilated place (preferably in the refrigerator) and must be reheated and cooked thoroughly before eating. Do not eat indiscriminately
When eating crabs, one should pay attention to the "four removals". First, remove the crab stomach. The crab stomach, commonly known as the "urine bag", is a small, triangular bony package in the center of the front edge of the carapace, containing dirty sand. Second, remove the crab intestine, which is a black line from the crab stomach to the crab's navel. Third, remove the crab heart, commonly known as the "hexagonal plate". Fourth, remove the crab gills, which are the two rows of soft, eyebrow-like things growing on the crab's abdomen, commonly known as "crab eyebrows". These parts are both dirty and have no edible value, so do not eat them indiscriminately to avoid food poisoning. [China Cuisine] Do not eat too much
Even if you crave them, you must resist: because crab meat is cold in nature, it should not be eaten in large amounts. People with weak spleen and stomach should pay special attention to avoid abdominal pain and diarrhea. For abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by eating crabs, 15 grams of warm-natured perilla can be decocted with 5-6 slices of ginger in water for relief. Do not eat with tea
It is advisable to avoid drinking tea water for 1 hour before and after eating crabs. Because water will dilute stomach acid, and tea will solidify certain components of the crab, both are not conducive to digestion and absorption, and may also cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Patients should not eat
Delicious crabs are not suitable for everyone. Crab meat is tender, delicious, and very nutritious. The protein content is several times higher than that of pork and fish, and the content of riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin A is also relatively high. However, delicious crabs are not suitable for everyone. Because crabs are cold in nature and contain a large amount of protein and high cholesterol, people with certain diseases should avoid or eat less of them. For example:
● Patients with colds, fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea will have their condition worsened if they eat crabs.
● Patients with chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcers, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and active hepatitis should preferably not eat crabs to avoid aggravating their condition.
● The cholesterol content in crab roe is high. Patients with coronary heart disease, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia should eat less or no crab roe, otherwise it will worsen their condition.
● People with a constitution prone to allergies are prone to nausea, vomiting, and urticaria after eating crabs.
● People with a weak spleen and stomach should eat less or no crabs, because it is easy to cause abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating. If this happens, 15 grams of perilla and 5 slices of ginger can be decocted in water to relieve pain and stop diarrhea.