I really enjoy eating eel dishes, so I often buy them and prepare them myself. Is it good for me to eat eel regularly? (Thanh, 39 years old, Hanoi )
Reply:
Eel is a highly nutritious animal, considered one of the "four great seafood delicacies," yet in reality, dishes made from eel are not a frequent choice for everyone.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, eel meat is sweet in taste, warm in nature, and has the effect of nourishing qi and blood. Modern medical studies also indicate that eel provides a significant amount of vitamins A, D, and B12. An adult eating 100g of eel meat provides sufficient daily vitamin A and B12 intake. In addition, vitamin D in eel is abundant and plays a role in immune health and the skeletal system.
Furthermore, eel is low in saturated fat, making it an ideal food for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The fat in eel is mainly unsaturated fat, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of diabetes and arthritis. Omega-3 also improves mood and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.
For women, eel is considered a miracle food. Eating eel helps reduce wrinkles and improve the health of skin, hair, and nails thanks to its high collagen content. In addition, the protein in eel helps regenerate skin cells, making it an ideal food for those with acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
In general, eating eel regularly is very good for your overall health, but you shouldn't forget about other foods as well; you need to include a variety of foods in your daily meals to ensure you get enough of all the necessary nutrients.
Doctor Huynh Tan Vu
Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City
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