Dr. Kim So-hyung Korean Medicine
In summer, seasonal ingredients pour out from the mountains, fields, and the sea. No matter how busy we are, the reason we enjoy seasonal food is because it is the most delicious and healthy food we can eat at that time. Unfortunately, compared to other food ingredients, there are not many seasonal seafood in the summer, but I feel very fortunate to have hairtail, which tastes good and has a lot of nutritional value.
Cutlassfish is popular for stewing and grilling. Both dishes are so delicious that it’s hard to choose. It has risen to the ranks of the national fish to the extent that it appears without falling out of numerous restaurant programs. It is loved by people of all ages thanks to its moderately greasy yet light taste and unique soft texture.
The taste is delicious, but like other sea fish, it is also very rich in nutrients. Among them, one of the nutrients that has received the most attention lately is vitamin D. In fact, vitamin D is not enough even if you are active in the sun for about 15 minutes a day. However, since there are not a few modern people who are unable to or avoid outdoor activities even for that short period of time, intake through food is important.
In particular, since it plays a crucial role in the growth and maintenance of bones, growing children and middle-aged and older adults should pay attention to vitamin D intake. ‘Immune immunity’, which has attracted public attention during the COVID-19 period, is also one of the functions of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also helpful in relieving depression of the mind, so it is good to have hairtail close to you when you feel mildly depressed.
DHA and EPA are also indispensable in fish, and cutlassfish also contains a lot of them. It is also an important nutrient regardless of age because it is effective in preventing and improving cardiovascular diseases and developing brain during the growing period. Among minerals, it is rich in calcium and potassium. Calcium and potassium are known to be deficient in Korean people. It is better to consume it often with food that can be enjoyed deliciously at the table, such as hairtail, rather than nutritional supplements that are mixed with bad ingredients or have the risk of overdose.
2023-08-13 19:30:59
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