The meat of old hens is edible.

Chicken from old hens is yin, so it is more suitable for pregnant women, the elderly, the weak and those who are weak due to long-term illness. Due to the long growth period of old hens, chicken meat contains more umami substances than young chickens. This is the main reason why chicken soup tastes more delicious. In addition, the fat content of old hens is relatively high, and the stewed soup is more fragrant.

Efficacy and functions of old hens:

1. Old hens have the effects of warming the middle and replenishing qi, replenishing deficiency and fatigue, strengthening the spleen and stomach.

2. It can be used to treat symptoms such as physical weakness, lack of food, fatigue and thinness, thirst, and edema.

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Nutritional value of old hens:

Chicken contains more protein and is easier to be absorbed by the body. Eating it regularly will enhance your physical strength. , has the effect of strengthening the body. The fat content of chicken is not very high, so there is no need to worry about gaining weight. Eating it in moderation is good for the human body.

It is best to use old hens for dietary supplements. Old hens contain phospholipids that play an important role in human growth and development. They are one of the important sources of fat and phospholipids in the dietary structure of the Chinese people. Hen's meat has a good therapeutic effect on malnutrition, chills, fatigue, irregular menstruation, anemia, weakness, etc.

1. Although many mothers have good nutrition after delivery, their milk supply is insufficient and they cannot meet the requirements of breastfeeding their babies. There are many reasons for insufficient postpartum milk, one of the important aspects is eating stewed old hens after giving birth.

2. Mothers eat stewed hens after giving birth, but women eat stewed old hens after giving birth. Since the ovaries and egg coats of the hens contain a certain amount of estrogen, the concentration of estrogen in the blood increases, and prolactin levels increase. The effectiveness of the breast milk will be weakened, which will lead to insufficient milk or even complete return of milk.

3. Androgens have the effect of opposing estrogen. Rooster testicles contain small amounts of androgens. Therefore, if a mother eats a stewed big rooster after giving birth, eating it together with the testicles will undoubtedly promote increased milk secretion; but if the nipples are blocked, that is, the breasts are swollen and there is no milk, do not eat the rooster to produce milk, otherwise it will cause Mastitis.

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