Introduction: The saying "A dove in the sky, a loach in the mud" is a praise for the taste and texture of loach, while the title "Ginseng in water" affirms its nutritional value.
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, loach has high medicinal value, capable of tonifying the middle jiao, replenishing qi, nourishing the kidneys, and generating essence. It is very suitable for people with a weak body, a cold spleen and stomach, or night sweats due to deficiency, and is also very beneficial in the treatment of certain types of acute hepatitis.
Loach and Tofu Soup
From the perspective of modern nutrition, loach is the calcium champion among fish. By weight, the calcium content in loach is nearly 6 times that of carp and about 10 times that of hairtail.
Loach is also rich in Vitamin D, which is beneficial for calcium absorption, making it an excellent food for calcium supplementation. In addition, loach is rich in spermine and nucleotides, which can increase skin elasticity and moisture, and enhance the body's antiviral capabilities.
Nourishing Loach Hot Pot
It is recommended to cook loach by steaming or stewing, which can better preserve its nutritional value. If eaten with tofu, the calcium supplementation effect will be even better.
Stir-fried Loach