Post Date April, 15 2023
Cold Qi corresponds to the kidney. The kidney is the driving force of human life and the "innate foundation" of the human body. In winter, the human body's yang qi is introverted, and the physiological activities of the human body also converge. At this point, the kidneys must be prepared to maintain winter heat expenditure. Therefore, in this issue, let's follow 39 food gods to see what to eat to nourish the kidney during the severe cold season in winter. Third, yam and chestnut Congee.
Theme Chinese yam chestnut Congee
Raw materials:
300g yam, 100g cooked chestnuts, 40g rice, 60g glutinous rice, 10g wolfberry, and 7 red dates.
Approach:
Peel the yam. Wash red dates and peel chestnuts. Cut the yam into evenly sized pieces.
Put water in the pot, wash the rice and glutinous rice, and then put them into the pot. Add yams and red dates.
When boiling for 40 minutes, add chestnuts and wolfberries and cook for more than 10 minutes until cooked.
39 God of Food Tips:
"Strengthen the spleen, benefit the stomach, and aid digestion: Chinese yam contains substances such as amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach. It is a dual-use product that can be used both as a medicine and as a dietary supplement.". Whether spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency, it is edible. Clinically, it is often used together with Gastrointestinal Drink to treat diseases such as spleen and stomach weakness, food deficiency, body fatigue, and diarrhea. Chinese yam contains a large amount of mucoprotein, vitamins, and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the deposition of blood lipids in the blood vessel wall, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of benefiting the mind, calming the nerves, and prolonging life.
Many people have this confusion when cooking yams. How can we prevent sticky and itchy hands? Fresh yams can have mucus when cut, which can easily slip and hurt your hands. You can first wash them with water and a little vinegar to reduce mucus. When fresh yams are cut, the alkaloids in the mucus can easily cause itching and unbearable. If they accidentally stick to your hands, you can first wash them with water and a little vinegar. Use heating methods to promote its decomposition, such as baking over fire or rinsing with slightly hot water, and it will be all right after a while. Don't scratch. Itch wherever you scratch.
"Strengthen tendons and bones, delay aging Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal functions of teeth, bones, blood vessels, and muscles, prevent and treat osteoporosis, waist and leg soreness, muscle pain, and fatigue, and delay aging. They are an ideal health fruit for the elderly.".
(Intern Editor: Huang Junda)
