Can chicken meat and Chinese cabbage be eaten together?

May 26, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Yu Yongchao

Introduction

Chicken meat is rich in high-quality protein, B-complex vitamins, phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc, and has the effect of nourishing and strengthening the body. Napa cabbage is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, calcium, iron, and other nutrients, and has a diuretic and anti-edema effect. When consumed together, they not only taste delicious but also complement each other nutritionally, promote digestion and absorption, and enhance human immunity.

Under normal circumstances, chicken meat and Chinese cabbage can be eaten together. Details are as follows:

Chicken is a nutritious meat rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering positive effects such as enhancing physical strength and promoting growth and development. Chinese cabbage is a common vegetable containing abundant vitamins, dietary fiber, and trace elements, which helps improve digestion and enhance immunity. From the perspective of nutritional components, there are no obvious conflicts or contraindications between chicken and cabbage; therefore, they can be consumed together.

However, for some individuals with special constitutions, such as those with digestive system diseases or hyperuricemia, moderate consumption is recommended when eating chicken and cabbage. Chicken is considered warm in nature, and excessive consumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion. Chinese cabbage contains relatively high levels of oxalic acid, which may combine with calcium in chicken meat to form calcium oxalate, a substance not easily absorbed by the human body and potentially harmful to patients with hyperuricemia. Therefore, excessive intake of chicken and cabbage should be avoided to prevent physical discomfort.

In daily life, while maintaining balanced nutrition, it is also beneficial to incorporate appropriate physical exercise, which can improve metabolic levels and contribute to overall health.

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