How should you eat fertilized duck eggs to benefit your health?
Balut (fertilized duck egg) is very nutritious, but eating it frequently and continuously every day can increase bad cholesterol levels in the blood, contributing to cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased protein levels, which is not good for people with gout. On the other hand, eating a lot of raw Vietnamese coriander (rau răm) can cause fever and chills, and reduce sexual ability in men. Many studies have shown that Vietnamese coriander contains certain essential oils and substances that inhibit libido.
Below are some tips from Dr. Bui Van Phao, a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine and former Director of Nam Dinh Traditional Medicine Hospital, on how to eat fertilized duck eggs in a way that benefits your health.
It should not be eaten in the evening.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertilized duck eggs are considered a medicinal food that nourishes the blood, improves intelligence, promotes rapid physical growth, and enhances sexual function.
A fertilized duck egg contains 182 kcal of energy, 13.6 grams of protein, 12.4 grams of lipids, 82 mg of calcium, 212 grams of phosphorus, and 600 mg of cholesterol. In addition, it is rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A, B, and C, iron, and more.
Therefore, fertilized duck eggs are considered a medicinal food that nourishes the blood, improves intelligence, helps the body mature quickly, and enhances sexual function.
However, fertilized duck eggs are difficult to digest due to their high protein and cholesterol content. Traditional medicine practitioners advise against eating them in the evening, as this can cause discomfort, bloating, and harm to the digestive system. The best time to eat this dish is in the morning, but it should not be eaten too frequently or in large quantities at once.
The appropriate amount of seasoning for a meal with a maximum of two eggs is about 5g of finely sliced fresh ginger and 5g of fresh Vietnamese coriander.
What is the appropriate dosage?
Children under 5 years old should not eat too many fertilized duck eggs. Because their digestive systems are not yet fully developed, it can easily lead to bloating and digestive disorders, which are very harmful to their health.
Children aged 5 and above should only eat half an egg at a time, once or twice a week. Eating fertilized eggs frequently can lead to excess vitamin A, causing yellowing of the skin, peeling of the epidermis, and affecting bone formation, resulting in incomplete development in children.
In addition, obese people, the elderly, and patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease should also limit their consumption of this dish. Healthy adults should ideally only eat 2 fertilized duck eggs per week.
If pregnant women eat fertilized duck eggs, they should avoid consuming large amounts of Vietnamese coriander and ginger, as this can easily lead to miscarriage.
Why should it be eaten with ginger and Vietnamese coriander?
Balut (fertilized duck egg) is often eaten with ginger and Vietnamese coriander. This harmonious combination brings balance to the body. Vietnamese coriander and ginger have a pungent, warming nature, warming the stomach, preventing bloating, disinfecting, and dispelling cold. Therefore, they help combat cold stomach, bloating, and slow digestion.
Eating too many fertilized duck eggs every day and continuously can increase bad cholesterol levels in the blood, contributing to cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc., and increase protein intake, which is not good for people with gout. On the other hand, eating a lot of raw Vietnamese coriander can cause fever and chills, and reduce sexual ability in men. Many studies have shown that Vietnamese coriander contains certain essential oils and substances that inhibit libido.
The appropriate amount of seasoning for a meal with a maximum of two eggs is about 5g of finely sliced fresh ginger and 5g of fresh Vietnamese coriander.
For pregnant women, coriander and ginger, due to their warming properties, can cause miscarriage if consumed in large quantities. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid eating large amounts of coriander and ginger when eating fertilized duck eggs.
If using fertilized duck eggs for long-term health improvement, it is necessary to limit the consumption of animal livers, poultry livers, etc., or taking medications containing vitamin A in amounts exceeding 1,000 IU. Fertilized duck eggs must be thoroughly washed and cooked before consumption.
According to Health & Life