Pigeons are also common nutritious ingredients, especially suitable for children, adolescents in the period of growth and development, pregnant and postpartum women, and people with weak bodies. As the saying goes, ‘One pigeon is equal to nine chickens,’ meaning that the nutritional value of pigeons is very high. The tender meat of young pigeons is more tender and has a better taste, but the nutritional value of mature old pigeons is better, and they are most suitable for making soup to nourish the body.

The nutritional value of pigeons

1. Pigeon meat has a high protein content, high digestibility, and low fat content, making it the most suitable for human consumption among the meats of animals and birds. In addition, the calcium, iron, copper, and vitamins A, B-group vitamins, and vitamin E in pigeon meat are higher than those in chicken, fish, beef, and mutton. Pigeon meat also contains a rich amount of pantothenic acid, which has a good therapeutic effect on hair loss, premature graying, and premature aging.

2. The bones of squabs are rich in chondroitin, which can be compared with the chondroitin in deer antlers. Regular consumption can improve the vitality of skin cells, enhance skin elasticity, improve blood circulation, and make the complexion rosy. Squabs contain more branched-chain amino acids and arginine, which can promote protein synthesis in the body and accelerate wound healing.

3. The liver of pigeons contains the best bile salts, which can help the body utilize cholesterol well and prevent atherosclerosis. Pigeons are known as ‘sweet blood animals’ in folk, and eating them can help anemic people recover health.

The functions and effects of pigeons

1.鸽 meat is mild in nature, sweet and salty in taste, belongs to the liver and kidney meridians; it has the functions of nourishing the kidneys and benefiting the Qi, dispelling wind and detoxifying, replenishing Qi deficiency, benefiting the essence and blood, warming the loins and knees, and promoting urination.

2.鸽 meat can strengthen the body and kidneys, vitalize the body, improve brain function, enhance memory, lower blood pressure, adjust blood sugar levels, nourish the face, and make the skin white and tender, extending longevity.

3.鸽 meat has a good therapeutic effect on post-surgery weakness, amenorrhea due to blood deficiency, dizziness, fatigue, and memory decline. Pigeon meat is a good health supplement that can accelerate wound healing. It is a custom for us to have patients with external injuries and surgical patients eat pigeon meat to recover quickly. However, there are several points to note.