2, nourish the spleen and stomach. Yam contains some amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which can promote the digestion and absorption of starch and polyphenols in food. In traditional Chinese medicine, it belongs to the medicinal material of invigorating spleen and nourishing stomach. Therefore, long-term adherence to eating steamed yam can nourish the spleen and stomach and improve the weakness of the spleen and stomach, lack of food, fatigue and indigestion. Enhance immunity. Yam contains a lot of amino acids. Regular consumption of yam can supplement a lot of amino acids for the body, which greatly promotes the synthesis of various protein and proteases in the body, and can enhance human immunity and prevent diseases. In addition, yam also has a lot of mucilage, which can moisten the lungs and intestines. If eaten in autumn and winter, it can prevent respiratory diseases and play a role in moistening the lungs and relieving cough.
3, lower blood sugar. Yam contains mucin, which can reduce blood sugar. After eating, its GI is 5 1, which is a low glycemic index food. Therefore, diabetic patients can often eat yam, especially steaming yam instead of some staple foods, which can effectively alleviate the blood sugar value in the body. 5. Slimming Yam is a kind of delicious food with high nutrition and low calorie. The calorie per100g of edible yam is only 56 kilocalories, and it is also rich in dietary fiber. After eating it, it not only has the effects of promoting intestinal peristalsis and preventing constipation, but also has the effects of prolonging satiety time and reducing food intake. Therefore, eating yam regularly for obese people is helpful to lose weight and maintain a good figure.
4. Prevent cardiovascular diseases. The yam soap in yam can accelerate the metabolism of cholesterol in human body. For people with high cholesterol, eating yam often can protect cardiovascular system, and yam can also effectively prevent blood lipid from depositing on the blood vessel wall. Steamed yam can often prevent cardiovascular diseases in healthy people.
5, Yiqi Bushen. Yam is classified as a kind of Chinese medicine for invigorating qi in TCM. Its sweet taste can replenish lung qi and yin by entering lung meridian, and at the same time, it can also enter kidney meridian, which can tonify kidney and solidify sperm. It can be used equally with Fructus Alpinae Oxyphyllae and Radix Linderae, and can be used for the symptoms of kidney deficiency and frequent urination. Therefore, it is beneficial to both men and women to insist on eating steamed yam for a long time.