Hemp yam is rich in nutrients such as carotene, vitamin B1, B2 and vitamin C, amylase and mucopolysaccharides. Among them, carotene and vitamin C have antioxidant function and can improve human immunity. "And mucopolysaccharides combine with inorganic salts to strengthen bones. At the same time mucopolysaccharides are also good for cardiovascular, hypertensive patients often eat hemp yam can prevent the early hardening of blood vessels.

From the perspective of Chinese medicine, hemp yam can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. Except for people who are often constipated, almost everyone can consume hemp yam.

Of all the ways to prepare hemp yam, fried yam is the most nutritious. The yam is cut into slices or shreds and stir-fried in a pot, and because of the short heating time, the nutrients contained in it, especially vitamin C, are lost to a minimum.

The first is steamed yam. The hemp yam peeled, and then cut into sections, into the pot steamed, and then dipped in sugar to eat. This way of eating is simple and convenient, and with a soft texture, it is most suitable for patients with chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and stomach problems.

Pot yam porridge. When cooking porridge, put hemp yam pieces or hemp yam slices, plus a few red dates, children and the elderly are most suitable for eating. Because these two groups of people are not very good teeth, and the digestive system is weak, and hemp yam porridge is more easily digested by the elderly and children.

Honey yam. Blanch the hemp yam in water, then pour the boiled honey sauce, ready to eat. Women who are weak and thin are more suitable for this dish, which can nourish Yin and blood and strengthen the body. In addition, the honey yam also has a brain-boosting and brain-awakening effect, brain workers or people who feel fatigue of the mind, you may want to eat more of this dish