Relieve joint pain with a remedy made from tilapia.

Tilapia has white, flavorful flesh, is mild in flavor, and can be prepared into many delicious and nutritious dishes that help boost health and prevent and treat many diseases.

Recent studies indicate that tilapia is rich in vitamins and minerals, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid… all of which are essential nutrients for good health.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, tilapia meat is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic, and has the effect of nourishing qi and blood, benefiting the spleen and kidneys, and strengthening bones and joints... It is beneficial for the elderly with memory loss, children with stunted growth, anemia, aches and pains, diabetes, hypertension, and general weakness. Here are some medicinal dishes made from tilapia.

Treating blood deficiency leading to memory loss:The tilapia hot pot recipe includes: tilapia, pork bones, straw mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, pineapple, tomatoes, celery, lily flowers, bean sprouts, and seasonings to taste. Benefits: Nourishes blood and qi, benefits the five internal organs, boosts immunity… Eating this helps treat poor blood circulation, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, aches and pains, and is good for both external and internal injuries.

Treating stunted growth in children:To make Tilapia Porridge: Use tilapia, new rice, mung beans, scallions, coriander, ginger, and seasonings to taste. Steam the tilapia, then sauté the meat in oil with onions until fragrant. Once the porridge is cooked until soft, add the fish, vegetables, and seasonings, then eat. Benefits: Nourishes the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and blood, benefits the five internal organs… used to treat qi and blood deficiency, stunted growth in children, and fatigue and difficulty gaining weight in adults.

Treating bone and joint pain:Use the recipe for braised tilapia with betel leaves: tilapia, betel leaves, onions, sugar, pepper, and fish sauce to taste, braised until tender. Benefits: Nourishes blood and qi, benefits the spleen and kidneys, eliminates dampness… Treats rheumatic aches and pains, and weak muscles and tendons.

Treating high blood pressure:Use the recipe for braised tilapia with celery: tilapia, celery, red onion, pepper, fish sauce, salt, and cooking oil to taste. Effects: strengthens the spleen, dissolves phlegm, promotes diuresis, lowers blood pressure... Treats headaches, dizziness, insomnia, age-related memory loss, and weakness.

Tilapia soup with vegetables

Treating diabetes:To make tilapia soup with mustard greens: tilapia, mustard greens, ginger, onion, fish sauce, salt, and cooking oil to taste. Steam or grill the tilapia, then sauté the meat in oil and onion until fragrant before adding it to the soup. Benefits: Nourishes blood and qi, strengthens spleen and kidneys... Treats spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, and diabetes.

Treatment for postpartum women with poor appetite and low milk production:Tilapia, pork trotters, turmeric, shallots, sugar, pepper, fish sauce, salt, and other seasonings to taste... Effects: Nourishes the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and blood, promotes lactation... Treats spleen deficiency and fatigue due to protein deficiency.

Treating anemia and fatigue:Tilapia, tomatoes, pineapple, tamarind, bean sprouts, water spinach, scallions, chili peppers, fish sauce, and seasonings to taste are used to make soup. Benefits: replenishes qi and blood, benefits the spleen and kidneys… Treats weakness, poor appetite, and jaundice caused by damp heat.

According to Health & Life