Chicken feet

✨ Why is chicken legs worth eating?

Chicken feet are a hidden nutritional treasure. In traditional medicine and Asian cuisines, they have been used for centuries to prepare healing soups rich in collagen and amino acids. Chicken feet remedies are recognized for their anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects on the body. 🌿

🔎 Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Approximate values for cooked chicken feet:

• Calories: 215 kcal
• Protein: 19 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Saturated fat: 4 g
• Carbohydrate: 0 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Vitamins: A, B2, B6, B12, D
• Minerals: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper
• Other: collagen, gelatin, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid

💚 Benefits of eating crow's feet

• Strengthens joints and bones 🦴 - thanks to collagen and gelatin.
• Reduce rheumatic pain 🤲 - natural anti-inflammatory properties.
• Improve skin elasticity ✨ - collagen restores firmness and hydration.
• Accelerates cartilage regeneration - useful in arthritis and gonarthrosis.
• Supports digestion - protects gastric lining and reduces stomach inflammation.
• Strengthen the immune system 🛡️ - amino acids and minerals boost natural defenses.
• Prevent osteoporosis - calcium and collagen.
• Support healthy hair and nails 💅 - collagen makes them stronger.
• Contribute to detoxification - helps the liver and kidneys.
• Improve recovery after exercise or surgery - speeds up tissue healing.

⚠️ Contraindications and possible side effects

• Gout - purine content may aggravate the disease.
• High cholesterol - excessive intake may increase cholesterol levels.
• Kidney problems - excess protein can damage the kidneys.
• Chicken protein allergy - rare but possible side effects.

🍲 How chicken feet can be consumed as a herbal remedy

• Natural collagen for joints: Boil 1 kg chicken feet with onions, garlic and parsley for 3-4 hours. Strain and consume 2-3 tablespoons on an empty stomach.
• Immunity Healing Soup: Add ginger and turmeric to the broth; eat one serving daily.
• Gastritis remedy: Clear soup made from chicken feet, eat warm, protects stomach lining.
• Collagen gel for skin: Chilled liquid turns into a gel that can be eaten or used as a base for natural creams.

🤔 Did you know...?

• 🐔 Chicken feet contain more collagen than any other part of the chicken.
• 🥣 In Chinese medicine, chicken leg soups are considered the elixir of longevity.
• ✨ Collagen in chicken feet helps reduce wrinkles naturally.
• 💪 Athletes eat chicken leg soups for quick recovery after workouts.
• 🦴 In rural areas, this remedy was used for back and knee pain.
• 🍵 The natural gelatine obtained is used as a base for healthy desserts.
• 🌿 The added parsley when boiled enhances collagen absorption.
• 💡 In the past, chicken feet were considered a "poor man's cure", but today they are a superfood.
• 🔥 Black pepper added to cooking increases the anti-inflammatory effect of turmeric.
• 💧 Apple cider vinegar in boiling water helps to fully extract collagen.
• 👩‍⚕️ In phytotherapy, this remedy is recommended for recovery after chronic illness.
• 🥗 It can be combined with vegetables to make nutritious and detoxifying soups.
• 🍋 Lemon juice added when serving increases collagen absorption.
• 🧪 Chicken legs contain natural hyaluronic acid, beneficial for moisturizing the skin.
• ⚖️ Collagen intake helps maintain a balanced body weight.
• 🛡️ Regular consumption can reduce the risk of viral infections.
• 🍀 Considered a general body tonic.
• 🌏 In Asia, they are considered a delicacy prized in upscale restaurants.
• 👶 Natural collagen helps in the healthy growth and development of children (after 7 years).
• 🦷 They strengthen teeth and gums by providing calcium and phosphorus.

📌 Conclusion

Chicken feet are a valuable traditional ingredient, a true herbal remedy. High in collagen and bioactive substances, they provide multiple health benefits - from joints and bones to skin and immunity. Eating them regularly, in soup or gel form, can be a simple and effective therapy. 🌿