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Grasshopper belongs to the group Orthoptera and the sub- order Caelifera. It is also known in Mexico as Chapulines, in China as Zhàměng (蚱蜢), in Russia as kuznechik (кузнечик).
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I know you are all wondering how possible it is to eat a hopping tiny creature, it sounds creepy right? You would rather eat either fish, meat, chicken and so on..... But do you know that the consumption of grasshopper gives you more protein (easily digestible) than those you would rather eat and it also lacks the harmful fats found in them.
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Do you also know that the grasshopper has a lot of nutritional benefits of which most of us are ignorant about.
Those benefits comes from their numerous essential Vitamins, Minerals and Fiber, it also gives Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc.
Although it is edible, nutritious, you must make sure it is properly cooked to avoid the consumption of harmful parasites that can lead to various illness, also do make sure you remove the wings and excreta before cooking.
The grasshopper is tasty on its own up without adding any seasoning when roasting or frying.
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Medicinal Value of Ingestion of the Grasshopper;
- Great antibacterial property: According to the research carried out at the National Polytechnic Institute where it was discovered it has a polysaccharide called CHITIN which gives it its antibacterial property.
- It also maintains the Nervous and Digestive system due to the presence of Vitamin B1 and B12.
- Treatment of Kidney Diseases: In the year 1988 De Conconi and Moreno reported that when the hind leg of the grasshopper is crushed and mixed with water, the concoction is a good diuretic in treating kidney disease.
- Its consumption eases intestinal disorder.
- It has a good anti-aging property.
- Aids fetal growth during pregnancy due to the presence of Vitamin B12.
- Its protein and vitamin content aids the regenerative ability of the damaged cells in the body.
- It’s consumption reduces the possibility of having ANEMIA, as it enhances the production of the red blood cells in the body.
- Strengthens the Immune System and prevents the effects of free radicals in the body.
- It is high in Calcium and reduces the risk of Osteoporosis.
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Disclaimer;
Please and Please under no circumstances should you self medicate or neglect going to the hospital for medical check ups.
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