Porridge is a common food that we often eat. Drinking porridge regularly is very beneficial to the body. Most porridge can nourish the stomach. Regular consumption of porridge not only regulates the digestive system but also prevents constipation, promoting longevity. For our health, let's drink more porridge!
Rice Porridge
Rice is one of the staple foods for Chinese people, made from the grains of rice after the husk has been removed. The amino acid composition in rice is relatively complete, and its protein is mainly rice gluten protein, which is easy to digest and absorb. Whether at home or in a restaurant, rice is an essential part of a meal. Rice can provide rich B vitamins; rice has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, benefiting essence and strengthening the will, harmonizing the five organs, unblocking the blood vessels, improving hearing and vision, relieving vexation, quenching thirst, and stopping diarrhea; rice porridge has the effects of tonifying the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and clearing the lungs.
Millet Porridge
Millet has the effect of preventing and treating indigestion. Millet can prevent nausea and vomiting. Millet has the effect of nourishing yin and blood, which can help new mothers recover from their postpartum weakness and restore their strength. In addition to its rich nutritional content, millet contains the highest level of tryptophan among grains, and tryptophan has a regulatory effect on sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that millet is sweet and salty in taste, and has effects such as clearing heat and quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, harmonizing the stomach and promoting sleep. Drinking millet porridge before bed can help one fall asleep peacefully.
Eight-Treasure Porridge
Eight-Treasure Porridge, also known as Laba Porridge, Buddha's Porridge, Five-Flavor Porridge, Seven-Treasure Porridge, or Seven-Treasure Five-Flavor Porridge, has the effects of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, eliminating stagnation and promoting weight loss, and replenishing qi and calming the mind. It can be used as a dietary therapy for obesity and neurasthenia, and can also be consumed as a daily health and fitness food.
Coen Yeju Porridge
Coen Yeju porridge has effects such as promoting urination to reduce swelling, strengthening the spleen to remove dampness, relaxing the muscles and removing numbness, and clearing heat to discharge pus. It is a common diuretic and dampness-draining medicinal herb. Coix seed is considered a type of grain. Boiling it soft or roasting it makes it easier for the stomach and intestines to absorb. People who often feel tired and weak can eat more of it. Coix seed is rich in protein-decomposing enzymes, which can soften the skin's cuticle and has a therapeutic effect for those with skin warts or rough skin when taken long-term.