Be it a sweet, a pot of sugar or even honey, the ants have an incredible ability to find their way to our food. But what if we accidentally ingest some of them, could there be a problem?
Contrary to popular belief, eating an ant that accidentally appeared in a bowl of sugar is not a health threat. After all, most of them are not toxic to us humans.
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We are often able to get rid of most ants when we find them invading our rooms. food, but it is also quite common to have some already dead there, which we have not seen or cannot to remove.
Removing the ant before consuming the food is a matter of hygiene, but are there real health risks when ingesting these small invaders?
They say that eating ants is good for your eyesight! Myth or truth?
Nutrologist Isolda Prado, director of Abran (Brazilian Association of Nutrology), explains:
“It is a myth that consuming ants is good for your eyesight. There is no reliable scientific evidence that proves that ants or any part of them can bring benefits to eye health. The popular expression about the ant and the vision seems to be a pun or play on words. In this case, she refers to the fact that, in order to “see” the ant in the
So, contrary to popular expression, it is not by eating ants that we will have a better vision. But what about hygiene?
Although some people believe that eating ants is harmless, it is important to consider that these small insects travel a long way to reach their food. They often pass through walls, dirty floors, among other less hygienic places. Therefore, it is always better to be careful.
Prevention and Creative Alternatives!
How to prevent ants? How about giving it a chance? clove? Placing carnations around food containers can be an interesting alternative to ward off these unwanted intruders. Here's a tip!
