My Favorite Taiwanese Food (By Hassan Sasum Sillah, National Taiwan University)

My favorite Taiwanese food is SEA FOOD like clams, shrimps, crabs and other fishes in hot pot soup, which is spicy. There is a special restaurant were I used to go and eat this delicious sea food around Shilin Night Market. Before going to eat I normally leave my stomach almost empty to create more space for the food. Before reaching the place, my mouth usually become watery, yearning for the food. It is so appetizing and nutritious.

There is a proverb in English, “” HE WHO EAT ALONE DIE ALONE””. Therefore, do not eat alone but used to invite my friends to eat there when ever I feel.

I discovered that it is not only Shilin night market one can buy this sea food but there are many other places to find sea food throughout Taiwan.

According to the researchers, these sea foods especially clams have all the necessary proteins and vitamins the body needs for healthy body growth and vitality, especially for medicinal purposes.

For example, the Corbicula Clams have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a liver enhancing tonic, and to treat liver disorders for ages. Unfortunately, some people miss out on a real health-enhancing miracle because they've heard that one can contract Hepatitis A from eating contaminated clams. But the truth is that if the clams come from a fresh uncontaminated source, they are actually one of the best things you can take for your liver.

Corbicula Clams is routinely taken for liver ailments and to ensure a healthy liver. It is regarded the best remedy for heavy drinkers. With the increasing research done on its benefits, Corbicula Clam has gained much recognition as a health-enhancing tonic.

While all Corbicula Clam is good for the liver, the quality varies greatly depending on the region the clams are obtained. The best Corbicula Clams come from the HuaLien County in Taiwan. One unique feature that sets the Corbicula Clams from that region apart from the Corbicula Clams from other countries - is their golden color... hence the name "Golden Clams".

The nutritional value of the Golden Clam surpasses any other, and has more profound liver-enhancing benefits. In fact, the Golden Corbicula Clam is now regarded as one of the few Taiwan's National Treasures.

The Golden Corbicula Clam is packed with the perfect balance of essential amino acids, particularly Ornithine, Taurine and Arginine. which are very important to support liver's detoxification process;

Choline to prevent fatty liver; B vitamins and organic minerals, including zinc and calcium, essential to support healthy liver function; trace minerals; energy-boosting glycogen, and DHA.

Benefits of Taiwan's Golden Corbicula Clams

Improve Men's Sexual Performance & Libido
Golden Clams are often used to enhance men's sexual prowess and virility, as it is rich in organic Zinc. Golden Clams are also a great source of L-Arginine that is typically found in seminal fluid and is used to treat infertility. L-Arginine improves blood flow to the genital area, to enable more frequent and stronger, longer lasting erections.

Reveal Clear, Radiant Complexion
One of the liver's primary functions is filtering the blood. Almost 2 liters of blood pass through the liver every minute for detoxification. This explains the reason why an overloaded liver often manifests itself as skin problems. Dull sallow complexion, skin breakouts, acne, eczema, allergies and rashes, are clear signs of liver overload. And if you are suffering from age spots, or "liver spots", on your face or body, reaching out for a whitening cream should not be your only remedy. Don't forget to treat your liver.

Control Weight Problems Better
One major underlying cause of weight gain, especially fat around the midriff and water retention is liver dysfunction. Many health professionals recognize the need to remedy the liver in order to tackle weight problems successfully.

Improve Energy Level & Endurance
The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when needed for energy. If you constantly feel drained of energy, supplying your body with energy-boosting glycogen (found in the Golden Clam) can help alleviate tiredness.

Aid in the Prevention of Cancer
Proper functioning of the liver's detoxification system is especially important for the prevention of cancer, and an impaired detoxification system significantly increases susceptibility to cancer. In fact, up to 90% of all cancer is thought to be due to exposure to carcinogens (cancer-causing substances), combined with deficiencies of the nutrients the body require for proper functioning of the detoxification and immune systems.