Introduction: Taro is rich in starch and nutritious. Its texture is soft and smooth, easily digestible, and beneficial to the stomach, making it very suitable for individuals with a weak spleen and stomach, intestinal diseases, tuberculosis, and those in the recovery period. It is an excellent food for infants and the elderly.
Cauliflower
It is rich in vitamins. Every 200 grams of fresh cauliflower can provide an adult with over 75% of the daily required vitamin A. Its vitamin C content is even more outstanding; every 100 grams contains 80 mg, which is 3-4 times higher than common Chinese cabbage and soybean sprouts, and twice as much as oranges.
Celery
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, celery is cool in nature, beneficial for soothing the liver and strengthening the stomach. It has a sweet and pungent taste and is non-toxic. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C, amino acids, etc. It can stimulate the central nervous system, promote gastric juice secretion, increase appetite, and has an expectorant effect. Celery can be stir-fried with dried tofu and shredded meat, presenting a vibrant color and a fresh aroma.
Sweet Potato
It is a relatively nutritious food among grains. Because sweet potatoes can supply the body with a large amount of mucoprotein, sugar, vitamin A, and vitamin C, it has the effects of tonifying deficiency and restoring strength, replenishing Qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and nourishing the kidneys. It also harmonizes and warms the stomach and benefits the lungs. Therefore, eating sweet potatoes regularly can prevent the atrophy of connective tissue in the liver and kidneys and the occurrence of collagen diseases.
Cabbage
Its vitamin C content is 3.5 times that of tomatoes, and its calcium content is 2 times that of cucumbers. Cabbage also contains a relatively high amount of trace elements molybdenum and manganese, which are essential raw materials for the body to produce enzymes, hormones, and other active substances. It can promote the body's metabolism, which is very beneficial for children's growth and development. Its high vitamin C content can enhance the body's anti-cancer ability.
Bean Sprouts
Soybeans and mung beans contain large amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as essential dietary trace elements such as sodium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
After beans sprout, they not only retain their original substances but also increase their vitamin content, which helps to eliminate fatigue. The chlorophyll in bean sprouts can help prevent colorectal cancer.
Lettuce
Lettuce has a tender and delicate texture, suitable for both raw consumption and stir-frying. Eating lettuce often in the autumn can enhance the secretion of gastric and digestive juices, as well as promote bile secretion. The potassium content in lettuce is 27 times that of sodium, and the vitamins it contains help promote urination and maintain water balance, which is greatly beneficial for patients with hypertension and heart disease.
Taro
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Taro is rich in starch and nutritious. Every 100 grams of fresh taro contains 91 calories, 2.4 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 20.5 grams of carbohydrates, 14 mg of calcium, 43 mg of phosphorus, 0.5 mg of iron, 10 mg of vitamin C, 0.09 mg of vitamin B1, and 0.04 mg of vitamin B2.
It also contains galactomannan. Its texture is soft and smooth, easily digestible, and beneficial to the stomach, making it very suitable for individuals with a weak spleen and stomach, intestinal diseases, tuberculosis, and those in the recovery period. It is an excellent food for infants and the elderly.