During menstruation, the body's resistance weakens and emotions become more volatile. Some people may experience symptoms such as poor appetite, lower back pain, and fatigue. Due to menstrual blood loss, especially in cases of heavy menstruation, each menstrual cycle causes the loss of essential components in the blood such as plasma proteins, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, etc. Therefore, it is important to pay special attention to iron supplementation.
Iron is present in very small amounts in the body, but its nutritional function is crucial. When the body lacks iron, the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow decreases, resulting in a decrease in their ability to carry oxygen, and the aforementioned discomfort follows.
Therefore, women should consume more foods rich in iron during menstruation. Animal blood, animal liver, meat, poultry, fish, as well as plant-based foods such as black fungus, seaweed, and sesame seeds, are all rich in iron.
Among these foods, animal-based foods are preferred because the iron in them is heme iron, which is easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Among animal-based foods, pig's blood is the top choice. After consumption, pig's blood has an iron absorption rate of over 22%. Additionally, pig's blood has a very low fat content, with only 0.4 grams of fat per 100 grams, which is undoubtedly a relief for women who are concerned about maintaining a slim figure.
Pig's blood not only has a slightly higher protein content compared to lean pork, but the proportion of amino acids in the protein is similar to that in the human body, making it very easy for the body to utilize. Therefore, the protein in pig's blood is the most easily digested and absorbed among animal foods, making it particularly suitable for women to consume.
There are many ways to prepare pig's blood, including stir-frying and making soup, with soup being the most common method.
The specific method is as follows: clean 500 grams of pig's blood, stir-fry it with a small amount of green onion, ginger, and cooking wine, add an appropriate amount of water and boil until cooked, then add a small amount of salt and monosodium glutamate, and it is ready to be eaten. Although pig's blood is effective in replenishing blood, it is not more beneficial to consume excessive amounts. During menstruation, it is recommended to consume 150-200 grams per day, and 2-3 times per week at other times.
Consuming too much pig's blood can cause a sense of heaviness in the abdomen, so individuals with gastric prolapse should consume it in small amounts. When suffering from conditions such as dysentery or diarrhea, it is advisable to temporarily avoid consuming pig's blood. To avoid affecting test results, it is also advised to avoid consuming pig's blood for the three days prior to a stool routine test.
