Pork Belly
Pork is rich in high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. It provides heme iron (organic iron) and cysteine - which promotes iron absorption - helping to alleviate iron-deficiency anemia. It nourishes the kidneys and blood, and replenishes yin while moistening the body. However, due to its relatively high cholesterol content, individuals with obesity or high blood lipid levels should limit their consumption.
Crab Meat
Crab meat is rich in protein and trace elements, offering excellent nourishing benefits for the body. It helps clear heat and toxins, strengthens bones and marrow, nourishes tendons and improves blood circulation, benefits the joints, nourishes liver yin, and replenishes gastric fluids. It has therapeutic effects for conditions such as blood stasis, jaundice, lower back and leg pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. Crab also possesses anti-tuberculosis properties, aiding significantly in recovery from the disease.
Shrimp Roe
Shrimp roe is prized for its delicious flavor and rich nutritional profile. High in protein and excellent for boosting *yang* energy, it is a beneficial food for those with kidney deficiency.
Lettuce
Lettuce contains more dietary fiber and Vitamin C than Chinese cabbage; it helps eliminate excess fat, earning it the nickname "slimming lettuce." Its stems and leaves contain lactucarium, giving it a slightly bitter taste and providing analgesic and sedative effects, as well as helping to lower cholesterol and treat neurasthenia. Lettuce contains mannitol, which acts as a diuretic and promotes blood circulation. It also contains an "interferon inducer" that stimulates the body's normal cells to produce interferon, thereby generating "antiviral proteins" that inhibit viruses.
