Coix seed is not only a kind of health food suitable for all ages, but also has the functions of promoting metabolism and reducing gastrointestinal burden because of its high calorie, and can be used as a tonic food for weak patients during or after illness. In addition, coix seed can also enhance renal function and have diuretic effect, so it is also effective for edema patients. Fried coix seed can be used as tea without shell, which is beneficial to nourishing the body and beauty.
As a health food for adults, Coix seed can be eaten in many ways. The common method is to cook porridge with coix seed. The specific method is: Wash 50 grams of Coix seed, put it in aluminum pot, then add a proper amount of water, first boil it with strong fire, and then simmer it with slow fire. After the coix lachryma-jobi porridge is cooked, you can add some sugar to eat. Coix seed has the effect of invigorating spleen and eliminating dampness. Therefore, taking this porridge often has therapeutic effect on spleen and stomach weakness, rheumatoid arthritis, edema, verruca plana and other diseases. If healthy people drink it regularly, it can enhance appetite, prevent diseases and keep fit. If in winter, take 30 grams of coix seed, add red dates and glutinous rice to cook porridge, and add appropriate amount of sugar after porridge is cooked, it can be made into a soft and fragrant winter tonic.