Many office workers, especially women, like to keep snacks in their desk drawers. On one hand, they can satisfy hunger and cravings, and on the other hand, they can help boost energy when tired. However, it's important to know that many snacks are known as "junk food," and eating them regularly is very unhealthy. So, are there snacks that are both satisfying and healthy? Experts recommend the following 10 snacks.
1. Guilinggao is suitable for those who often work late and stay up
Guilinggao can reduce internal heat, nourish yin and kidneys, eliminate acne, and promote bowel movements. It is suitable for people who often stay up late, have yin deficiency with heat, acne, skin itching, "heatiness," or constipation.
2. Jujubes can relieve fatigue
When tired, people tend to eat sweets. Jujubes with a low glycemic index are a great choice as they won't cause a sharp spike in blood sugar. Jujubes can be eaten with nuts to enhance satiety.
3. Chuanbei Pipa candy can moisten the throat
Chuanbei (Fritillaria) can moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, Pipa leaf (loquat leaf) can ventilate the lungs and expel phlegm, and mint has a cooling and refreshing effect. It is also suitable for people who often experience a sore or itchy throat or use their voice frequently.
4. Fuling cakes strengthen the spleen
Fuling cakes can be eaten by people with weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, obesity, or edema in the limbs. Fuling is a master at controlling obesity; while strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, it can also control the production of waste and resolve waste that has already been produced.
5. For poor appetite, eat nine-times-cured dried tangerine peel
The volatile oils in dried tangerine peel have a mild stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, promoting the secretion of digestive fluids, expelling gas from the intestines, and increasing appetite. It is very effective for improving the low gastrointestinal motility caused by modern people's lack of exercise. Do not consume more than two tablespoons at a time.
6. For cystitis, eat more dried cranberries
A U.S. study found that eating two handfuls of dried cranberries (42.5 grams) daily can reduce the "adhesiveness" of E. coli in urine samples from female cystitis patients. The key reason is that proanthocyanidins, active substances in cranberries, have anti-adhesive properties.
7. Eat dried plums to improve constipation
A new study found that eating 6 dried plums (about 50 grams) twice a day is more effective for relieving constipation than medication. Dried plums are rich in sorbitol, which helps increase the moisture of stool and has a laxative effect.
8. E-jiao dates to nourish the blood
E-jiao is known as a top-grade blood tonic, but its taste is a bit bland. Dates have the property of nourishing both qi and blood, and their sweet pulp can improve the taste of E-jiao. The combination of these two foods can tonify qi and nourish blood.
9. Dried figs to improve anemia
Eating 4 dried figs a day can meet a quarter of the daily iron requirement, helping to prevent anemia. Eating dried figs with orange juice, which is rich in vitamin C, is more beneficial for the body's absorption of iron from plant-based foods.
10. For gout, eat more dried cherries
Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which have a good therapeutic effect on arthritis and gout. A recent study from the University of Michigan found that a diet rich in cherries can reduce inflammation by 50%. It is recommended to eat dried cherries twice a day, about 132 grams each time.