Chinese yam is a food we often eat in our daily lives. When choosing Chinese yam, don't just focus on its appearance; its flesh is white, delicate, and rich in nutrients. The nutritional components of Chinese yam are very abundant, rich in protein, carbohydrates, amino acids, polyphenol oxidase, and various trace elements. Chinese yam can enhance the body's resistance and is an essential supplement for winter. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Chinese yam is sweet, neutral, and non-toxic. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys, nourishing the lungs, stopping diarrhea, and reducing sweating. It is a good "food medicine" for supplementation. So, who are the suitable people for eating Chinese yam? Let's introduce them in detail below.
Golden Chinese yam strips
Ladies who plan to lose weight
Chinese yam is a great helper for weight loss because it is low in calories and high in nutrition, rich in dietary fiber, which can easily increase satiety and play a role in controlling the desire to eat. Moreover, the fat content of Chinese yam is very low, with only 0.2 grams of fat per 100 grams, thus achieving the goal of weight loss.
People who plan to supplement in winter
Eating some Chinese yam before supplementing in autumn and winter is more conducive to the absorption of tonics. Chinese yam is a medicine that replenishes the middle and qi, and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach to eat before taking tonics. A good choice is to cook Chinese yam, 20 grams of jujubes, and rice (half japonica rice and half glutinous rice) into a porridge.
Women with cold hands and feet
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cold hands and feet are closely related to a weak constitution. Both Chinese yam black chicken soup and longan yam soup have good effects of tonifying the middle, replenishing qi, and nourishing blood, and are especially suitable for patients with cold hands and feet.
Patients with recurrent "chronic stomach problems"
Among patients with "chronic stomach problems," a considerable number suffer from ulcers, and autumn and winter are seasons when ulcers are prone to occur or recur. Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that the allantoin contained in Chinese yam helps repair the gastric mucosa. Fresh Chinese yam can be made into Chinese yam hyacinth bean cake or millet yam cake, which can be eaten after being steamed.
Elderly people who are prone to colds
Chinese yam has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. Therefore, qi-deficient patients who sweat a lot and catch colds repeatedly should moderately increase their intake of Chinese yam in autumn and winter. You can stir-fry, steam, or make candied yams with Chinese yam, or cook it with rice, millet, and jujubes to make porridge.
Men and women with kidney deficiency
Chinese yam contains a variety of nutrients and has the effect of strengthening the body and nourishing the kidneys and essence. Symptoms such as kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, excessive leucorrhea in women, and frequent urination can all be treated with it.
Elderly patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Chinese yam contains a large amount of mucin protein, vitamins, and trace elements, which can effectively prevent lipids from depositing on the blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of benefiting the mind, calming the spirit, and prolonging life.
Children with diarrhea
August to December each year is the peak season for infant diarrhea. Using Chinese yam powder to treat diarrhea is relatively easy to accept. The specific method is: mix finely ground Chinese yam powder with rice powder in a 1:2 ratio and feed it to the child 2-3 times a day.
The above is an introduction to the people who are suitable for eating Chinese yam in winter. If you want to lose weight but don't want to diet, you might as well eat more Chinese yam, which can not only help with weight loss but also has great health benefits.
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