Traditional Chinese medicine experts have found that in addition to being eaten by humans, pig tripe also has extremely high medicinal value, which can have a conditioning effect and relieve gastrointestinal diseases. Pork tripe has high nutritional value and contains Rich in vitamins, proteins, fats, minerals, calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements, eating a little bit of pork belly in an appropriate amount can replenish qi and blood.

There is a saying that has been circulating among the people: "One pork belly has ten medicines." This means that the nutritional value of one pork belly is even more effective than ten medicines. Is this a rumor or true? exist? What are the benefits of eating pork belly regularly to the human body?

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What does the saying "a pig belly gives ten medicines" mean?

The reason why there is a saying that "one pork belly has ten medicines" is because the medicinal value of pork belly is extremely high. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pork belly is warm in nature and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and blood. For people who are weak or have poor immunity, eating pork belly can effectively improve their physical deficiencies, warm their stomach, and protect their body.

From a nutritional perspective, pork belly is not high in calories. Each 100 grams of pork belly contains 5.1 grams of fat, 15.2 grams of protein and 160 mg of cholesterol. Compared with other parts of the pig, , the calories of pork belly are very small. Even during the weight loss period, eating a little bit of pork belly will not increase the burden on the body.

Although pig tripe has many benefits for the body, the saying "one pig tripe has ten medicines" is still a bit exaggerated. If you want to achieve the effect of nourishing the body by taking pig tripe, you only need to take it. It can play an auxiliary role, but it cannot completely cure the disease. If you want to cure the disease, you still need to get checked by a doctor as soon as possible. Don't be blinded by home remedies.

For patients with three high diseases, it is best not to exceed 400 grams of pork belly daily, otherwise it will lead to excessive accumulation of cholesterol in the body, which is not conducive to the stability of various body values.

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What are the benefits of eating pork belly often?

1. Strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach

Pork tripe is a warm food. Eating pork tripe has a certain protective effect on the spleen and stomach. Eating a little bit of pork tripe appropriately can effectively relieve abdominal pain. Abdominal distension, improve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, acid reflux and stomach pain, inhibit gastric acid secretion, protect gastric mucosa, and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.

2. Replenishing qi and benefiting blood

Wang Yuying, a food doctor in the Qing Dynasty, was able to sum up the experience that eating pork belly can replenish qi and benefit blood. Women or people with weak constitution and insufficient Qi and blood can eat some boiled pork belly appropriately to promote blood flow throughout the body and achieve the effect of nourishing and maintaining health.

3. Promote the development of the fetus

Expectant mothers during pregnancy can eat a little pork belly appropriately, which can also supplement the content of vitamins and proteins in the body and enhance their own resistance and immunity. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and appetizing, relieving the problem of morning sickness, and promoting the development of fetal nerves and bones.

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Who is not suitable for eating pork belly?

(1) People who are suffering from a cold or have excessive accumulation of heat and energy in their body are not suitable to eat pork belly, otherwise it will aggravate the development of the disease and be detrimental to body recovery.

(2) Patients with high blood lipids are not suitable to eat, as it can easily lead to elevated blood lipids and affect their health.

(3) Patients with high blood pressure and severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are best not to eat pork tripe, because pork tripe is an internal organ of pigs and has high cholesterol content. Long-term intake will have certain effects on the heart. pressure.

(4) People with excessive dampness and phlegm in the body must eat less.

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Sharing a healthy and nutritious pork belly recipe, friends who love food may wish to try it

Yam and pork belly soup

Preparation materials:

500~600 grams of fresh yam, 500 grams of pork belly, one corn, one carrot, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, salt, white pepper, and appropriate amount of cooking oil.

Start making:

Rinse the pork belly with clean water, sprinkle in flour, and knead repeatedly until clean. Rinse the surface of the pork belly with clean water and put it into the pot. Pour an appropriate amount of water into it, the amount of water should not exceed the pork belly.

Add onion, ginger and cooking wine to the pot, simmer for 5 minutes, take out the blanched pork belly and cut it into slices.

Wash the corn, carrots and yams and cut them into pieces.

Put the shredded pork belly, yam, carrots and corn into the pot and add an appropriate amount of water to make sure the ingredients are covered. After boiling over high heat, simmer over low heat for about an hour.

Sprinkle an appropriate amount of pepper and salt before serving, then add an appropriate amount of chopped green onion, and you can enjoy this delicious bowl of yam and pork belly soup.

After reading this article, do you have the idea of ????eating pork belly? The doctor advises you: when buying pork belly, be sure to look for regular manufacturers and buy it at a professional cold meat store. Never Buy from small vendors, otherwise you may end up with spoiled and rotten meat.

When buying pork belly, be sure to observe the color and smell of the pork belly. Once you find that the pork belly has a foul smell or the surface of the pork belly is sticky, do not buy it. It means that the pork belly has been stored for a long time. The inside is moldy and spoiled, and a lot of aflatoxin has been bred there. Don’t take it for free!