25 Absolutely Disgusting Things That Are Actually Good For You!

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16. Duck Blood Soup

This popular soup from Vietnam is made from the entire duck — every single part of it — including the blood, beak, and intestines. As disgusting as it sounds, duck blood soup is a very healthy source of vitamins, minerals, and protein.

17. Water Blisters

The painful little blisters you get on your hands from working in the garden without gloves or from wearing those sky-high heels all night long are actually trying to protect the deeper layers of your skin from further damage and infection. Don’t pop those blisters — they will heal by themselves if you leave them alone.

18. Poop

You knew this would on this list, didn’t you? Poop is more than just your body’s way of removing waste; it is also a means of checking your overall health. If you poop small, hard little pebbles, it’s a sign that you are dehydrated, but diarrhea or thin poop is sometimes a sign of illness, colon cancer, or gallbladder problems. Poop should leave the body easily and look like kielbasa sausage.

19. Pus

It is absolutely disgusting, no doubt about it, but pus is simply your body’s response to infection. At the first sign of an impending infection, your white blood cells line up like little soldiers to fight and die to kill infection. The more pus you see, the more respect you should have for the white blood cells that gave their lives to kill infection on your behalf.

20. Cottage Cheese

Some people find that the texture of cottage cheese is disgusting, but this dairy product is actually one terrific source of non-meat protein. For dieters, it can curb hunger pangs for hours.

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