As a delicacy, squid has always been loved by people. Dishes like stir-fried squid rolls, teppanyaki squid, emerald squid, and spicy squid are just a few examples. Even on street barbecue stalls, grilled squid is one of the most popular barbecue items. Squid, also known as cuttlefish or flying squid, shares similar nutritional functions with other cephalopod seafood like cuttlefish and octopus. They are all rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other trace elements such as selenium, iodine, manganese, and copper.
Squid is rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, which are very beneficial for bone development and blood production, and can prevent anemia.
In addition to being rich in protein and the amino acids the human body needs, squid is also a low-calorie food that contains a large amount of taurine. It can help relieve fatigue, restore vision, and improve liver function. The peptides and trace elements it contains, such as selenium, have antiviral and anti-radiation effects. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that squid has the functions of nourishing yin, nourishing the stomach, tonifying deficiency, and moisturizing the skin.
But did you know that every 100 grams of squid contains as much as 615 milligrams of cholesterol? That's 40 times the cholesterol in fatty meat, 44 times that of whole milk, 3.4 times that of cuttlefish, 11 times that of hairtail, 7.7 times that of chicken breast, 7 times that of lean pork, 6.15 times that of lean lamb, 6.75 times that of lean beef, and 615 times that of soy products.
Therefore, although squid is delicious, it is not suitable for everyone. People with cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and arteriosclerosis, as well as patients with liver disease, should be cautious when eating it. Squid is considered a cold food in nature, so people with a weak spleen and stomach should eat less of it. Squid is also a "trigger food" that can exacerbate certain conditions, so people suffering from eczema, urticaria, and other diseases should avoid it.