This type of meat contains a lot of Omega-3, nourishes the liver and blood, but these two people should not touch it with chopsticks.

Eel meat is one of the aquatic species with high nutritional value, containing lots of protein, vitamins and minerals. This is considered a food that brings many health benefits.

1. Hypoglycemia

Many scientific studies have shown that eel meat is very effective in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

According to multidisciplinary physician Bui Dac Sang (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association), eel meat in Oriental medicine has a warm and sweet nature, and nourishes the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the main function of nourishing damage, dispelling wind and dampness, strengthening tendons and bones, treating coughs due to tuberculosis, and reducing thirst and dysentery.

Eel porridge

Eel meat is rich in protein and vitamins, so if steamed without adding spices or cooked into soup, it can be a hypoglycemic dish, suitable for diabetics. Dosage can be consulted with a doctor because it depends on each health condition.

In addition, studies also show that eel meat contains little saturated fat, making it an ideal food for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The high omega-3 content in eel reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, helps improve blood pressure, lower cholesterol and reduces the risk of diabetes and arthritis.

2. Blood tonic

Eel meat is rich in iron, which helps create enough healthy red blood cells, preventing anemia. According to research, eating 125 grams of meat per day can provide 25mg to the body.

Women are most susceptible to anemia due to monthly menstruation, so adding eel meat to meals will increase iron, B12 and folate, helping to create enough healthy red blood cells. Thereby preventing blood diseases and limiting anemia.

Stir-fried eel with lemongrass and chili

3. Liver nourishment

Not only does eel meat have the effect of lowering blood sugar and enriching blood, it is also a rich source of vitamin A, which plays an important role in reducing the aging of liver cells and enhancing liver function. Therefore, adding this type of meat to your menu is also a way to help your liver become healthier every day.

4. Good for the brain

Eel is rich in DHA and lecithin - essential nutrients for brain cells.

American experimental research shows that regular lecithin supplementation can improve memory by 20%.

In addition, unsaturated fatty acids in eel are also beneficial for brain development, helping to improve memory and effectively reduce the risk of dementia.

Grilled eel.

5. Good for bones and joints

Eel meat is rich in phosphorus - an essential mineral for the development of bones, teeth, heart, brain... which plays a role in promoting growth, repairing tissues and other parts of the body to create energy and strength.

In the body, phosphorus is in the form of calcium phosphate crystals in bones and teeth, helping to strengthen bones and teeth and prevent osteoporosis.

2 groups of people should not eat eel

Eel meat is a food with high nutritional value, but not everyone can eat this type of meat. Below are 2 groups of people like that:

1. People with gout

People with gout should not eat eel because this type of meat is rich in protein, and eating it will make the condition worse.

Eel cooked with banana and bean.

2. Children with allergies

Children over one year old can also consume eel dishes. However, children should not eat too much because it will cause allergies to a certain extent.

Children with a history of allergies need to be very careful when eating eel meat or should not eat this food to ensure health safety.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/loai-thit-chua-nhieu-omega-3-duong-gan-bo-mau-nhung-2-nguoi-nay-cho-dung-dua-192240129165313676.htm