In France they are known as escargots. In Portugal as caracóis or caracoletas depending on their size. But in fact, the consumption of this mollusc has more than 2000 years.
Snails can be healthy to eat, because they may help you with weight management, whether you need to lose weight or maintain your current weight. Losing weight means limiting your calorie consumption so that it is less than your expenditure. A 100-gram serving size of snails has only 90 calories. This serving provides 16 grams of protein, which is a filling nutrient. Snails may fit into a low-carbohydrate diet plan, since they only have 2 grams total carbohydrates per serving.
Snails mucin is beneficial in healing skin and reducing scarring. Snail secretions are alleged to contain a copper peptide which is thought to be the only natural sources of a substance usually manufactured to assist in making creams which help minimize scarring.
Snails also contain a glycoprotein which is believed to contain cancer-fighting properties. The mucous exuded by these creatures contain a copper compound which helps in healing after an injury or scalding and also helps in preventing heart disorders.
An average Snail is comprised of 80% water, 15% protein, and 2.4% of fat which is primarily healthy fat. A snail contains essential fatty acids, calcium, iron, selenium, and magnesium are also found in snails. They are rich source of vitamins too and highlly and incredibly packed with vitamins E, A, K and B12.
In addition to all these health benefits, snails are tasty, juicy, delicious nutritious and cheaper than any red meat.
