The yellow clams have a variety of methods: steaming, frying, boiling, roasting... and people often like to eat charcoal grilled yellow clams. Although there are many ways to eat yellow clams, the most unhealthy one is roasted yellow clams. Because yellow clams survive by eating algae, there are many parasites. Barbecue yellow clams are usually undercooked, and the parasites are still left. Improper consumption will leave hidden troubles for the digestive system of the gastrointestinal tract. Especially pregnant women, eating may cause fetal malformations.

　　Boiled yellow clams can not only ensure the freshness of the food, but also maximize its nutrition. The specific approach is: cut onion and slice ginger for later use. Prepare half a pot of water, put onion, ginger slices, and yellow clams in cold water to remove fishy smell and sterilize. Bring to a blaze and remove as long as there are openings until all are removed. This will not cook old and ensure the meat is fresh and tender. Continue to heat the original broth, boil for a while, then turn off the heat to settle the original broth. After the original soup of boiled clams is settled, slowly pour out the clear soup and let it cool. .Take an appropriate amount of clear soup, add clams, and sprinkle finely chopped green onions.

　　It should be noted that yellow clams are cold, and can be neutralized with onion and ginger hot food. People with weak gastrointestinal function try not to eat. There is no need to add salt after the fresh soup is out of the pot to maintain the original flavor. The prepared yellow clams can also be cold mixed, the soup can be used as the original soup, and it can also be added to other dishes.

　　 Nutrition of yellow clams: The energy of yellow clams is very low, only 47 kilocalories per 100 grams (2 taels), and the fat content is only 1.4 grams, so even if you eat more, you don’t have to worry about obesity. It is especially worth mentioning that its selenium content is quite high. Selenium is an antioxidant, which can prevent aging and tissue sclerosis caused by oxidation, and also has the function of activating the immune system, neutralizing certain carcinogens or preventing certain cancers. It is a necessary trace mineral in the human body, especially helpful Treatment of hot flashes and irritability in female menopause. Usually 200 grams of yellow clams per person per day can meet the body''s daily demand for selenium.