The difference between ducks and geese is reflected in these aspects

Although ducks and geese are both poultry, the difference between the two is really huge. Through comparison, we will find that the main differences are reflected in appearance, body shape, calls, courage, pace, etc.; another most important point is that the nutritional value of the two is different. Eating duck meat can remove dampness, detoxify, nourish yin and nourish the stomach, while eating goose meat can prevent chronic diseases, relieve cough, etc.

1. What are the differences between geese and ducks?

1. Appearance: The goose has an orange-yellow or dark-brown fleshy protrusion on its forehead, a long neck, a flat and wide beak, high legs and a short tail, webbed feet between the toes, and white or gray feathers. Ducks have flat beaks, short legs, webbed toes, are good at swimming but cannot fly high.

2. Body size: Geese are usually larger than ducks.

3. Call: The calls of geese and ducks are generally similar, but the harsh and scolding call of geese is different from the cautious call of ducks.

4. Courage: Ducks are more afraid of people. When people approach, they will give way and run away, but geese stand proudly.

5. Pace: The goose walks leisurely and with a swagger. The duck walked in a hurried pace, looking uneasy.

2. Nutritional Differences between Goose and Duck

1. Eating duck meat can remove dampness, detoxify, nourish yin and nourish the stomach

Many people have a one-sided understanding of the principle of light and nourishing diet in summer, and even think that light and nourishing diet means only eating vegetables, fruits and melons, and pursuing an absolutely light and vegetarian diet. In fact, the emphasis of clear tonic is still on nourishment, but the food should also have the function of relieving fever and cooling down the heat while nourishing, so as to combat the hot climate. This is especially important for the elderly, because after old age, the taste buds on the tongue decrease, the olfactory cells atrophy and renew slowly, and the heat causes a series of physiological changes in the body, which will further reduce appetite. If the diet is too plain and light, how can there be an appetite to eat? What's more, if you only eat vegetables, the body's protein and fat intake will be insufficient, which will inevitably weaken the body's resistance and fail to achieve the purpose of nourishment. Duck meat is a cool food and can effectively improve the dryness of the human body.

2. The efficacy and function of goose meat

Goose meat is mild in nature and sweet in taste; it enters the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of invigorating qi and replenishing deficiency, harmonizing the stomach and quenching thirst, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, and detoxifying lead.

a.Prevent chronic diseases

Tonifies deficiency and replenishes Qi, warms the stomach and produces saliva. People who are often thirsty, fatigued, short of breath, and have poor appetite can drink goose soup and eat goose meat regularly. This can not only supplement the nutrition of elderly diabetic patients, but also control the progression of the disease.

b. Relieve cough

Goose meat can treat and prevent cough symptoms, especially for the treatment of colds and acute and chronic bronchitis, chronic nephritis, and edema in the elderly; it is effective in treating emphysema, asthma and sputum. Especially suitable for tonic in winter.