In recent years, various flavored braised food shops have filled the streets and alleys of Jiangcheng, also conquering the taste buds of Wuhan people. Among them, chicken and duck wingtips are particularly popular. However, there are posts online claiming that wingtips have a lot of lymph nodes and are not a healthy food. Is that really true?
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Wingtips are selling hot
In recent days, reporters saw in many bustling areas in Hankong such as Zhongshan Park, Shipailing, Zhongnan Road, and Jiedaokou, some shops selling special-flavored braised food often have customers in line, with chicken and duck wingtips being especially popular.
In some backstreets and alleys, there are also many similar stalls with no less business.
Investigation
How much to eat of wingtips
Ms. Cao, a student from East China Normal University, said that braised wingtips are chewy, and her classmates often buy them as snacks. Citizen Mr. Zheng, on the other hand, said he "likes the flavor" and often buys wingtips to go with his drinks at home. Even more citizens buy some home every now and then, "When the weather is hot, my appetite is poor, and this goes well with rice."
Expert
Eating requires a proper method
Regarding the widely circulated online claim that wingtips have many lymph nodes and shouldn't be eaten, some customers said they "haven't heard of it," while others were half-believing and half-doubting.
Yesterday, the reporter interviewed Cai Honglin, a council member of the Hubei Nutrition Society and a nutrition physician at the Nutrition Department of Union Hospital. She said that wingtips are indeed a place where lymph glands are relatively concentrated, and the fat content is not low. From a nutritional and health perspective, it is not advisable to eat them in large quantities.
However, relative to the food itself, experts are more concerned with people's "way of eating." First is the quantity: some people eat them every day and with every meal, which will definitely harm the body. Second is the flavor: some people prefer to buy heavily flavored ones, which not only irritates the stomach but also makes it difficult to judge the quality of the food. Third is hygiene: one should buy from regular shops with good sanitary conditions, not from small stalls just for a cheaper price. Fourth is being cooked: it's best to heat them thoroughly before eating. Additionally, it's best to pair them with fresh vegetables, fruits, and soy products to try to "balance" the meal as much as possible.