Not So Fast

Snails aren’t just nutritious, they’re also quite delicious

Not So Fast
Snails are making fine-dining appearances across cuisines, not just French. (The Picture Pantry/Stockfood)
From the May 31, 2023, issue

We’ve got to get over our aversion to eating land snails. They’re healthful, high in protein, calcium and other nutrients and low in fat. They have a low carbon footprint and eat just about anything, including dirt to strengthen their shells. They take to a great number of treatments and cuisines. And they can be delicious. Read on! 

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