Appropriate consumption of whole grains is beneficial to health. Let's eat whole grains together. Part One
Today's topic is about eating whole grains. First, let's talk about what foods are considered whole grains. So-called whole grains refer to grains like corn, millet, purple rice, sorghum, oats, buckwheat, wheat bran, and various dried beans such as soybeans, green beans, red beans, and mung beans, which correspond to the refined grains we often talk about, such as white rice and white flour! Modern life promotes a return to simplicity, wellness, and what's called farmhouse-style food. In essence, this is a kind of awakening to traditional eating habits after people's living standards have improved and many traditional things have been forgotten. In my personal opinion, the current advocacy is reasonable and appropriate.
Advocating for people to eat whole grains in moderation can prevent disease. Because fiber can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, reduce hyperlipidemia, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation; and B vitamins, especially vitamin B1, can prevent beriberi. However, people with weaker digestive functions should still be cautious, as most whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, which can cause digestive difficulties. Alright, let's continue with today's food recommendations!
Food Recommendation #1: Millet and Oatmeal Porridge>>>
Reason for recommendation: Millet has the function of nourishing yin and blood, which can help new mothers recover from their deficient and cold constitution and restore their strength. It is also rich in vitamins B1, B12, etc., and has the effect of preventing indigestion and mouth sores. It has a cool nature, so you can add some red dates or goji berries when eating it for a better effect and to make it suitable for more people.
Food Recommendation #2: Millet and Buckwheat Fish Dumplings>>>
Reason for recommendation: A nutritious dish that includes tomatoes rich in vitamin C, dried shrimp rich in calcium, and seaweed rich in iodine. On the basis of the overall cold nature, ginger is added to balance it. The overall feeling is not too hot or too cold, making it very suitable for people's nourishment needs. In this process, there is a step where the cooked millet is scooped out. At this time, a white substance floating on the surface of the millet water is called "rice essence," which is the best thing for nourishing the stomach. You can take it out and drink it, which is very good for your body!
Food Recommendation #3: Pumpkin and Millet Porridge>>>
Reason for recommendation: In family life, when eating millet, you can add pumpkin or sweet potatoes, and you can add whatever you want. Some people also like to add various fruits. Actually, as long as you are happy, you can add anything. And since ancient times, emperors have loved to say a sentence, called "the state is paramount." The "ji" in this sentence refers to millet. So, from ancient times to the present, its importance can be seen. When choosing millet, it's best to choose new rice, so that more rice essence can be extracted, and the nutritional value will be higher!
Advocating for people to eat whole grains in moderation can prevent disease. Because fiber can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, reduce hyperlipidemia, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation; and B vitamins, especially vitamin B1, can prevent beriberi. However, people with weaker digestive functions should still be cautious, as most whole grains are rich in dietary fiber! This can cause digestive difficulties. Alright, let's continue with today's food recommendations!
Food Recommendation #4: Purple Rice Claypot Rice>>>
Reason for recommendation: Purple rice has effects such as nourishing yin and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, and improving eyesight and promoting blood circulation. The advantage of this claypot rice is that it uses mixed rice, including wheat, wheat, maple leaf rice, brown rice, red wheat, purple rice, black rice, and red brown rice. This combination is more nutritious. Also, the recipe includes a step of adding olive oil, which I personally find a bit inappropriate because olive oil loses its nutritional value when heated. It is more suitable for cold dishes. You can use peanut oil or soybean oil instead. This will make the rice rounder and taste better, and it won't be sticky!
Food Recommendation #5: Peanut and Purple Rice Paste>>>
Reason for recommendation: Everyone knows that porridge is the most nourishing food. Purple rice also has the effects of nourishing blood and qi, strengthening the kidneys and moistening the liver, and nourishing yin. It is especially effective for pregnant and postpartum women and patients in recovery. Made into a rice paste and adding peanuts, which are rich in protein and fat, is a great combination. The nutrition is relatively balanced, and it is suitable for all ages and easy to digest and absorb. Friends who like it can give it a try!
Food Recommendation #6: Purple Rice Skin Mooncakes>>>
Reason for recommendation: An elegant skin and a very filling filling, the combination has to be called a premium product. As a part of life, novel foods seem to attract more attention. This dish also has a feature: if we give our relatives and friends such a homemade and high-end dish during the Mid-Autumn Festival, it's probably priceless to share the joy with everyone! Interested friends can give it a try!
Advocating for people to eat whole grains in moderation can prevent disease. Because fiber can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, reduce hyperlipidemia, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation; and B vitamins, especially vitamin B1, can prevent beriberi. However, people with weaker digestive functions should still be cautious, as most whole grains are rich in dietary fiber! This can cause digestive difficulties. Alright, let's continue with today's food recommendations!
Food Recommendation #7: Red Date and Rice Soy Milk>>>
Reason for recommendation: Soybeans are known as the "king of beans" and are called "plant meat" and "green cow" for their rich nutritional value. Dry soybeans contain about 40% high-quality protein, the highest among all grains. Many people have the habit of drinking soy milk in the morning. A little bit of soy products every day has a significant regulatory effect on our whole body, our skin will get better, and our mental state will become more energetic. It's very good for the body, and it's worth a try for both the elderly and beauty-conscious girls!
Food Recommendation #8: Exquisite Small Steamed Buns>>>
Reason for recommendation: Soybeans have the effect of tonifying the spleen and qi, and clearing heat and detoxifying. Corn is sweet and neutral in nature. It can regulate the middle energizer, strengthen the stomach, and promote urination. The exquisite shape is sure to be a favorite of children. If you are making food for children at home, you can add some egg and shrimp sauce, which will be a great combination. If it's for adults, the best choice is grandma's pickled vegetables with steamed buns, which is also a traditional combination. It's nutritious, delicious, and not monotonous, and it's worth everyone's attempt!
Food Recommendation #9: Soybean and Pig's Trotter Soup>>>
Reason for recommendation: Soybeans are sweet and neutral in nature. They can strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis, benefit blood and tonify deficiency, and detoxify. They are rich in iron, which is easily absorbed by the human body, so they are extremely beneficial for children's growth and development and iron-deficiency anemia. The unsaturated fatty acids they contain can lower cholesterol, and the soybean fiber they contain can absorb bile acids, reducing cholesterol deposition in the body. Pig's trotters and pig skin contain a large amount of collagen protein, which can be converted into gelatin during cooking. It enhances cell physiological metabolism, effectively improving the body's physiological functions and the water storage function of skin tissue cells, making cells moist, preventing premature skin wrinkles, and slowing down the aging process of the skin. This is its so-called beauty effect!
Alright. In this issue, we have focused on recommending three relatively common whole grain ingredients. It should be noted that people with digestive system diseases, low immunity, heavy physical activity, and adolescents in their growth and development period should try to eat less. For us ordinary people, the frequency of consumption should not be too high, about three to four times a week is appropriate. If indigestion occurs after eating, you should pay more attention in the future! In the next issue, we will involve more ingredients to share with you! I hope everyone will continue to support us! If you have any good suggestions, you can still go to my [Homepage]. I look forward to communicating with everyone!
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