Detox and beautify this autumn: Don't miss these 10 whole grains.

Autumn health requires appropriate supplementation of coarse grains. So, what coarse grains should you eat in the fall? Corn, walnuts, taro, red beans, sweet potatoes, etc., are all coarse grains suitable for autumn consumption. Regular consumption has the effect of detoxifying and nourishing the skin. What coarse grains to eat in autumn? Here is an introduction for you.

1. Corn

Corn is a health food among coarse grains and is very beneficial to human health. Components in corn such as vitamin B6 and niacin have the characteristic of stimulating gastrointestinal motility and accelerating fecal excretion, which can prevent and treat constipation, stomach diseases, enteritis, and colon cancer. Corn is rich in vitamin C, isomaltose oligosaccharides, etc., and has longevity and beauty effects. Not only that, corn contains more crude fiber, 4 to 10 times higher than refined rice and refined flour. Moreover, it also contains a large amount of magnesium, which can strengthen intestinal wall peristalsis and promote the excretion of waste from the body. The above components and functions of corn are very beneficial for weight loss. Even the corn silk from the tassel when the corn is mature has a diuretic effect, which is also very beneficial for weight loss.

Cornmeal Cake

2. Taro

Taro, also known as fragrant taro or taro root, has a fine, soft, sweet, and waxy texture. Its nutritional value is similar to that of a potato, but it does not contain solanine and is easy to digest without causing poisoning. It is a good alkaline food. In traditional Chinese medicine, taro is considered neutral in nature, sweet and spicy in flavor, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It has various effects such as nourishing the stomach, promoting fluid production, relaxing the bowels, resolving phlegm, and tonifying Qi, making it very suitable for tonifying deficiency. Regular consumption of taro can nourish the liver and kidneys, enrich essence and marrow, and strengthen the stomach and middle burner. It is especially suitable for the elderly with weak spleen and stomach, intestinal diseases, or long-term illness, making it an excellent supplement for the elderly in autumn.

Taro can be eaten in many ways, as a staple food or a vegetable. It is delicious when steamed, in soups, or cooked in various ways. However, because taro contains a lot of starch, it is advisable to consume 50-100 grams at a time. Never eat it raw, as the mucus can irritate the throat.

Chicken and Mushroom Taro Pot

3. Peanut

Peanuts are one of the "Ten Longevity Foods," rich in vitamins, protein, fat, riboflavin, unsaturated fatty acids, and calcium, phosphorus, etc. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Peanuts please the spleen and harmonize the stomach, moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, nourish and replenish Qi, clear the throat and stop itching." The "Materia Medica Research" also says: "Eating peanuts nourishes the stomach and awakens the spleen, clears the intestines and moistens dryness." It can be seen that it has a good therapeutic effect on spleen and stomach disorders, cough and asthma, anemia, constipation, and intestinal dryness, making it a food suitable for all ages.

Moreover, peanuts can also enhance memory. The lecithin and cephalin in peanut fruits are important substances needed by the nervous system, which can delay the decline of brain function, inhibit platelet aggregation, and prevent thrombosis. Experiments have confirmed that regular consumption of peanuts can improve blood circulation, enhance memory, and delay aging.

Five-Spice Boiled Peanuts

4. Brown Rice

The carbohydrates in brown rice are wrapped in a coarse fiber structure, so the human body digests and absorbs them more slowly, which can well control blood sugar. At the same time, the trace elements in brown rice help improve insulin sensitivity, which is very helpful for people with impaired glucose tolerance. Japanese research has shown that the glycemic index of brown rice is much lower than that of white rice. When eaten in the same amount, it provides a greater sense of satiety, which helps control food intake and thus helps obese people lose weight. Brown rice is known as the "cleaner" of the large intestine, which can "absorb" the accumulated substances in the intestine and finally excrete them.

Modern nutritional research has found that the vitamins B and E in the bran and germ of brown rice can improve the body's immune function, promote blood circulation, and help people eliminate feelings of frustration and irritability, making people full of vitality. In addition, trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese in brown rice are beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases and anemia.

Red Brown Rice and Longan Congee

5. Black Rice

Since ancient times, black rice has been regarded as a nourishing health product. The "Yutian Yanzhi Rice" mentioned in "Dream of the Red Chamber" refers to the purplish-black glutinous rice. Black rice has a shiny appearance, a fragrant and delicious taste, and has a good nourishing effect, known as the "blood-nourishing rice" and "longevity rice." Black rice is more nutritious than ordinary rice and has the reputation of "black pearl" and "king of rice in the world." Ancient agricultural and medical books record that black rice has effects such as "nourishing yin and strengthening the kidneys," "original black rice strengthens the body and warms the stomach, brightens the eyes and invigorates blood," "clears the liver and moistens the intestines," "moistens dampness and benefits essence, tonifies the lungs and relaxes muscles."

However, it should be noted that the grains of black rice are wrapped in a tough seed coat that is not easy to cook thoroughly. Therefore, black rice should be soaked overnight before cooking. If black rice porridge is not cooked thoroughly, most of its signature nutrients cannot be dissolved, and it can easily cause acute gastroenteritis after eating too much, especially for children and the elderly with weak digestive functions. Therefore, people with indigestion should not eat uncooked black rice. People with weak digestive ability after illness should not rush to eat black rice and can eat some purple rice to recuperate.

Black Rice with Pork Skin Jelly