S'not Hard to Swallow

All a person has to do to get a guaranteed "Eww! Gross!" from an adult audience is mention the practice of eating boogers.

Well folks...I am here today to defend the practice, and I've even got some expert testimony from Mitchell Moffit and Greg Brown and their book, ASAP Science:

Not to be confused with phlegm, which is produced in other parts of the respiratory system, snot is a liquid secre­tion produced in the nose. This nasal mucus is made mostly of water, along with proteins, carbohydrates, salt, and cells. Snot's sticky texture enables it to trap particles of dust, dirt. and bacteria to prevent infection in your airways. Once caught, these particles are expelled by sneezing, blowing your nose, or, more likely ... being eaten! Yup, millions of tiny hairs in your nasal passage push the snot to the back of your throat, where you swallow it, leaving it to your stomach acid to destroy the unwanted visitors.

I know what you're thinking. "Those godless scientists and their unnatural ways! It's all about bodily functions with them. If only they loved Jesus!"

Well folks...it seems that maybe God designed snot with the discriminating gourmet in mind.

Fancy a taste? You may have noticed a lot of kids picking their noses and chowing down, but surely it's bad for them, right? Not quite! Researchers have theorized that nasal mucus may contain a sugary taste to entice young people to eat it. In a society devoid of dirt and germs, and increasing allergies and disease, eating boogers may actually be a way for children to expose themselves to pathogens, which may ultimately help build up their immune system.

See? It's good for you to add greens to your diet! And here's one more appetizing fact for those who need to drink more liquids: A healthy nose pumps out around half a liter of snot a day.

Who's ready for lunch?