6 Radiation-Protective Foods That Are Healthy and Delicious

Many pregnant women continue to work even during pregnancy, at which point they will wear radiation protection suits to resist radiation. In fact, sometimes food can also resist radiation, and the effect is very good.

1. Lycopene

Red fruits like tomatoes, watermelon, and red grapefruit contain a large amount of lycopene, which not only has antioxidant properties but also beautifies, anti-ages, and improves skin allergies. Its effects are very powerful.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Recommended Dish: Tuna Tomato Salad

Ingredients: Canned tuna, tomato, 1/4 onion, black sesame seeds (roasted), salt, salad dressing

Method: Wash the tomato, slice it, and place it in a bowl. Wash the onion, chop it into small pieces, and add it to the bowl. Pour in the tuna meat, add salt and salad dressing, and mix well. Place the seasoned tuna on top of the tomato, and finally sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

2. Selenium

Sesame seeds, malt, and astragalus root are all rich in selenium, a trace element that can act as an antioxidant, anti-radiation, and anti-aging agent.

Poria Black Sesame Yam Paste

Recommended Dish: Black Sesame Yam Honey Paste

Ingredients: Yam, carrot, black sesame seeds, honey, appropriate amount of water

Method: Peel and wash the yam and carrot, then cut them into small pieces. Grind the black sesame seeds into a powder. Pour water into a pot, bring it to a boil, then add the yam and carrot pieces. Cook for about 25 minutes. Then, add the black sesame seeds and mix well. Once cooked, scoop it out, let it cool, and add honey for flavor.

3. Kelp Gelatin, Alkaline Foods

Kelp, a common food, is rich in a substance called kelp gelatin, which can expel radioactive substances from the body through the intestines.

Clam Tofu Kelp Soup

Recommended Dish: Umami Kelp Soup

Ingredients: Kelp, shrimp, squid, mushrooms, ginger slices, a small amount of salt

Method: Soak the mushrooms in advance, remove the stems, and wash the kelp, squid, and shrimp. Slice the squid thinly. Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add ginger slices, shrimp, squid slices, mushrooms, and knotted kelp. After boiling over high heat, reduce to low heat and simmer until all ingredients are cooked. Season with salt to taste.

4. Vitamin A, β-carotene

Carrots, broccoli, spinach, and animal livers, which we often eat, are rich in vitamin A and β-carotene, which can improve and protect vision, as well as resist the harm of radiation.

Carrot Pancake

Recommended Dish: Carrot Egg Pancake

Ingredients: Carrot, egg, cooking oil

Method: Peel and wash the carrot, then shred it. Beat the egg and pour it over the carrot shreds. Pour oil into a pan, and once hot, pour in the carrot and egg mixture. Fry until both sides are cooked and the egg is set. Scoop out and cut into small pieces.

5. Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Oils, fresh vegetables, and fruits (radishes, oranges, kiwis) are rich in vitamins E and C, which are antioxidants that can resist radiation and reduce the damage radiation causes to the skin.

Pasta Salad

Recommended Dish: Pasta Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 100g pasta, half of each colored pepper, onion, carrot, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil, salt

Method: Carve the carrot into a flower shape and set aside. Remove the stems and seeds from the colored peppers and wash them. Slice the cucumber. Cook the pasta, then drain it and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Blanch the carrot in the pasta water for one minute, then drain. In a large bowl, combine the prepared ingredients, pasta, and carrot. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper, and mix well.

6. Lipopolysaccharide, Vitamin A Precursor

Mung beans can not only speed up metabolism but also resist various pollutants and expel toxins from the body. However, mung beans are considered "cold" in nature, so pregnant women with a weak constitution should eat them in moderation. Although green tea can resist radiation, pregnant women should also drink it in moderation.

Mung Bean Rice

Recommended Dish: Sesame Mung Bean Rice

Ingredients: Mung beans, white rice, black sesame seeds, celery

Method: Wash the mung beans and soak them in cold water for an hour, then drain. Wash the white rice and drain. Wash the black sesame seeds and celery, then chop them into small pieces and set aside. Put the mung beans, white rice, celery, and black sesame seeds into a pot, add water, and cook until done. Scoop out and serve.