In diet, diet should follow the principle of "nourishing yang in spring and summer", and eat more foods that warm and tonify yang properly, which can play a role in tonifying yang and enhancing the functions of liver and spleen and stomach. Jujube and yam are most suitable for eating in spring. Yam tastes sweet and flat, and has the effects of invigorating spleen and nourishing liver, nourishing lung and qi, tonifying kidney and solidifying essence. Jujube, yam, rice, millet and cowpea can be eaten in porridge to strengthen spleen, nourish liver and stomach, nourish yin and moisten dryness. Therefore, you can eat more cereal porridge for breakfast in summer. What are the benefits of eating cereal for breakfast?
1, nursing the stomach
Patients with weak gastrointestinal function or ulcer should eat less and eat more meals on weekdays, chew slowly, and drink more porridge to recuperate the stomach. Grains porridge has the functions of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, eliminating stagnation and losing weight, benefiting qi and calming the nerves. Friends who have a bad stomach or want to lose weight may wish to try it.
2. Prevent constipation
Modern people have exquisite diet and lack of exercise, and often have constipation symptoms. Porridge contains a lot of water. Drinking more porridge on weekdays can not only satisfy hunger, but also replenish water for the body and effectively prevent constipation.
3. Enhance appetite and replenish physical strength.
When you are sick, you lose your appetite. Grains porridge with some bright and appetizing foods, such as dried plums, sweet ginger and side dishes, can not only promote your appetite, but also supplement your physical strength for the weak patients.
4. Prevent colds
It's early spring, and it's still a little cold in the morning. Getting up early in the morning and drinking a bowl of hot porridge can help keep warm, increase your body's ability to keep out the cold and prevent colds. Whole grains can ensure a day's nutrition, which is the first choice.
5, prolong life
Drinking porridge can prolong life, and whole grains are boiled into porridge, which contains more nutrients and dietary fiber. For the elderly and patients with loose teeth, drinking porridge can prevent minor illnesses and is the best prescription for health care.
In short, whole grain porridge can tonify the middle energizer, nourish yin and moisten the lungs, strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. It is suitable for symptoms such as deficiency of both qi and yin, anorexia, fatigue, night sweats, etc. Long-term consumption can beautify the face and prolong life.