A Sweet Treat for a Cold: Eating Snot

When you’re feeling under the weather, sometimes it can be hard to find a silver lining. But one person has found an unusual way to make the most of their colds - by eating snot! That’s right, whenever they blow their nose and are on their own, they check the tissue to see what came out. If there’s a nice bit of green or yellow snot, they happily eat it from the paper. They think of it as a little treat for having a cold. This person is certainly not alone in this behavior; according to experts, mucophagy (the practice of eating mucus) is actually quite common among humans and animals alike. In fact, some cultures even view it as beneficial for health purposes. For example, many cultures believe that consuming your own mucus helps boost immunity and ward off infections. It may also help with digestion issues like constipation or diarrhea. But while eating your own snot may have its benefits, doctors warn against doing so too often - especially if you don’t know where the mucus has been before entering your body! It’s important to keep in mind that our bodies naturally produce bacteria which can be dangerous if ingested in large quantities. So if you do decide to indulge in this unusual treat every now and then, make sure you do so safely! The takeaway here? Eating snot isn’t necessarily bad for you - but just like anything else in life, moderation is key! So next time you feel a cold coming on, why not give yourself a sweet treat by indulging in some good old-fashioned mucophagy? You never know - it might just make your day a little brighter!