As the saying goes, "All medicine has some toxicity." It's best to avoid taking medication if you can. But what should you do if you feel unwell? Here are some simple and effective food remedies that you can prepare just by boiling them. Boiled Cilantro for Kidney Detox
Method: Wash the cilantro, chop it into small pieces, boil for 10 minutes, and then strain out the clear liquid.
Effect: Drinking a cup daily will expel the salt and other toxins accumulated in the kidneys. After drinking it consistently for a period of time, you will notice a significant difference compared to before.
Boiled Soybeans for Preventing Arteriosclerosis
Method: Use fresh soybeans, add an appropriate amount of salt and fennel, bring to a boil in water, then simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Effect: Soybeans are rich in active ingredients and are very effective in preventing and treating obesity, hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. Eating soybeans often can clear heat and relieve irritability, nourish the blood and calm the mind, aid digestion, and increase appetite. It is suitable for frequent consumption in the summer.
Boiled Papaya for Moisturizing Skin
Method: Boil papaya in water until it is soft and tender, then add fresh milk and a small amount of rock sugar.
Effect: Regular consumption of cooked papaya can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, making the skin elastic and radiant; it can also prevent and treat dry, heat-related coughs and a dry, non-phlegm cough. Papaya contains a large amount of vitamins and amino acids, which can effectively improve acne.
Boiled Corn for Intestinal Detox
Method: Peel and remove the silk from fresh corn, then place it in clear water and cook until done.
Effect: Corn is rich in fiber, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, and promote the metabolism of cholesterol, accelerating the excretion of toxins in the intestines.
Boiled Walnuts for Brain Health and Wrinkle Reduction
Method: Shell and wash the walnuts. Place them in a pot with water, add star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and an appropriate amount of salt, and cook until the astringent taste is gone.
Effect: Boiled walnut kernels are rich in protein and essential unsaturated fatty acids for the human body, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function. Boiled walnut kernels contain a large amount of vitamin E, which can increase skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles.
Boiled Pears for Treating Chronic Pharyngitis
Method: Cut the pear into pieces and place in a pot to cook, adding an appropriate amount of rock sugar to eat.
Effect: Regularly drinking boiled pear water can provide significant relief and improvement for chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and chronic pharyngitis.
Boiled Apples for Treating Childhood Diarrhea
Method: Peel, core, and cut the apple into pieces, then cook until tender.
Effect: Boiled apples can stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal flora and eliminate intestinal inflammation. If a baby has diarrhea, you can try this method; it usually improves after 2-3 servings.
Boiled Jujubes for Boosting Immunity
Method: Place whole or sliced jujubes in water and bring to a boil, then let it cool and drink.
Effect: Cooked jujubes contain various compounds that can enhance the human immune system and have certain effects in preventing cancer and maintaining the function of internal organs.
Boiled Hawthorn for Strengthening the Spleen and Stimulating Appetite
Method: Remove the pits from the hawthorn, add an appropriate amount of Chinese yam and sugar, cook until done, then let it cool and eat.
Effect: Hawthorn has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite. Cooked hawthorn can improve poor appetite and indigestion. However, it should not be consumed in excess to prevent acid reflux.
Boiled Peanuts for Preventing Cardio-Cerebral Infarction
Method: Place peanuts in water, add a little salt and star anise, cook until done, then let them steep for 10 minutes.
Effect: Boiled peanuts better retain the plant active compounds in peanuts, which are very effective in preventing malnutrition and cardiovascular diseases. People who are thin or have poor gastrointestinal absorption can use them to improve their condition. Boiled peanuts contain more antioxidants than raw or fried peanuts and can prevent cancer.