When going to the market, if you see these parts of the pig, buy them right away because they are delicious, nutritious, and packed with health benefits.

Pork is a common food in family meals. Typically, when we go to the market, we often buy pork tenderloin, pork belly, pork shoulder, or ribs, but we may not know that there are two parts of the pig that are very tasty and rich in nutritional value.

Pig Tail Bone

In addition to the crescent-shaped bone, there is another part of the pig that few people pay attention to but is very good for health: the pig's tail. Many people avoid buying pig tails because they think they have no meat and are bland, but this part is actually quite valuable.

The tails of livestock have been used since ancient times to strengthen the meridians and treat various ailments, mainly to nourish the kidneys, relieve back pain, and ease tired limbs. Specifically, pig tails help to enhance energy, nourish the blood, and support kidney deficiency, impotence, premature ejaculation, etc.

Some remedies to boost vitality using pig tail:

• Pig Tail with Black Beans: This soup has the effect of nourishing the kidneys, assisting with male vitality, moistening dryness, and relieving constipation, making it suitable for those with kidney deficiency, impotence, and constipation. Symptoms like sore lower back, weak knees, impotence, decreased sexual desire, premature ejaculation, seminal leakage, prolonged urination, and constipation may benefit from this remedy.

Preparation: 250g of pig tail, 30g of Cistanche, 15g of black beans, 3 red dates.

Method: Remove fat from the pig tail, scrape the hair, rinse it clean, and cut into sections. Rinse the Cistanche, black beans, and red dates (remove seeds). Place all ingredients in a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to a simmer for 1-2 hours, and season to taste.

• Pig Tail with Tangerine Peel: Strengthens the spleen, nourishes the kidneys, and helps with fatigue, back pain, frequent urination, tinnitus, dizziness, nocturnal emissions, and infertility in women.

Preparation: 100g pig tail, 1 piece of tangerine peel, 10 walnut kernels (peeled), 10 peanut kernels, salt.

Method: Clean the pig tail and cut it into short pieces. Boil water, add the pig tail, tangerine peel, walnut, and peanuts. Cover and simmer until tender, then eat hot.

Crescent-Shaped Bone

If you only mention the name, many people won't know where this part of the pig is. In fact, the crescent-shaped bone is located at the intersection of the pig's front legs, where there is a bone shaped like a crescent. The crescent-shaped bone is actually cartilage, very crunchy, and is often used in soups or stews, making it both nutritious and delicious.

Some vendors, knowing the value of this meat, keep it to make bone broth or cook soups for their families, so it is rarely found by regular buyers. However, what is most important is that the crescent-shaped bone is rich in collagen, protein, and vitamins. Regular consumption of this valuable part can promote bone development, prevent osteoporosis, and enhance immune function.

• Calcium Supplement: The calcium content in the crescent-shaped bone is high, making it ideal for growing children and elderly people suffering from osteoporosis. It helps provide sufficient calcium for the body. Pregnant women can also eat some crescent-shaped bone to supplement calcium, which has relatively good effects.

• Nutritional Value: The meat from the crescent-shaped bone is rich in protein and contains water-soluble nitrogen extracts, including various types of protein, which can provide rich and high-quality nutrients for the body's vital functions. In addition, the crescent-shaped bone is of very high value.