What are the nutritional benefits of partridge? A comprehensive analysis of its nutritional composition
The partridge is not only a very beautiful ornamental bird, but also a gourmet delicacy with high economic value. The partridge has high nutritional value, thick meat and fine bones, a unique flavor, and is extremely rich in nutrients. Let's take a look together at the nutritional value and health benefits of partridge!
The nutritional value of partridge
Partridge meat is rich in protein and fat, and contains 18 amino acids essential to the human body as well as relatively high levels of trace elements such as zinc and strontium. It is rich in various vitamins and in minerals such as iron and potassium. It has the effects of tonifying yang and nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the body, making it an excellent tonic suitable for men and women, young and old alike.
The protein content of partridge meat is 30.1%, which is 6.8% higher than that of guinea fowl and quail, and 10.6% higher than that of broiler chicken. The fat content is 3.6%, which is 4.1% lower than that of guinea fowl and 4.2% lower than that of broiler chicken. It also contains the 18 amino acids essential to the human body and 64% unsaturated fatty acids. It has the nutritional characteristics of high protein, low fat and low cholesterol.
The benefits and effects of partridge
[Nature and flavor] Sweet, warm.
[Meridian tropism] Spleen, stomach, heart meridians.
[Effects] Nourishes and tonifies deficiency, improves appetite and resolves phlegm. Mainly for bodily weakness and fatigue, insomnia, stomach disorders, diarrhea, malnutrition in children, cough with copious phlegm, and whooping cough.
① "Tang Bencao": "It mainly treats the toxicity of wild kudzu, mushroom poison and realgar poison in Lingnan, as well as prolonged warm miasma, for those near death and unable to recover; stew it with the feathers, and take it steeped in wine; taking the freshly pounded juice is the best."
② Meng Shen: "It can tonify the five viscera, benefit the heart's power, and make one intelligent."
③ "Yilin Zuanyao": "Tonifies the middle and dissolves phlegm."
④ "Suixiju Yin Shi Pu": "Benefits the five viscera, improves appetite, and benefits the mind and spirit."
Stewed partridge with fragrant solomonseal rhizome
[Ingredients] 1 partridge, 30 g fragrant solomonseal rhizome, 6 red dates, 1 slice of ginger.
[Method] ① Remove the feathers and intestines from the partridge, wash clean, and cut into pieces. ② Wash the fragrant solomonseal rhizome and red dates (with pits removed) clean. ③ Put the partridge, fragrant solomonseal rhizome, red dates and ginger all together into a stewing jar, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, cover the stewing jar, and stew over a gentle fire with water separating it for about 3 hours, then season and serve.
[Effects] For yin deficiency of the lung and stomach, with symptoms such as cough with thick phlegm, dry throat and thirst, and afternoon tidal fever. It can also be used for those with yin deficiency and dry heat, such as those with long-term cough due to pulmonary tuberculosis or coronary heart disease.