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 spleen and stomach weakness, 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 protease in the body, and can enhance human immunity and prevent diseases. In addition, yam also has a lot of mucus, 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 lower blood sugar, and its GI is 5 1, which belongs to low glycemic index food. Therefore, diabetic patients can often eat yam, especially steamed yam to replace some staple foods, which can effectively alleviate the blood sugar level in the body. 5. Slimming yam is a delicious food with high nutrition and low calorie. Every 65,438+000 grams of yam has only 56 kilocalories, and it is also rich in dietary fiber. After eating, it can not only promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation, but also prolong satiety time and reduce food intake. Therefore, eating yam regularly helps obese people lose weight and keep a good figure.
4. Prevent cardiovascular diseases. Yam soap in yam can accelerate the metabolism of cholesterol in human body. For people with high cholesterol, eating yam regularly can protect the cardiovascular system, and yam can also effectively prevent blood lipids from depositing on the blood vessel wall. Healthy people often eat steamed yam to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
5, Yiqi Bushen. Yam is listed as a Chinese medicine for invigorating qi in traditional Chinese medicine. Its sweet taste can replenish lung qi, and at the same time benefit lung yin and kidney meridian. It can tonify kidney and solidify essence. It can be used with Fructus Alpinae Oxyphyllae and Radix Linderae to treat kidney deficiency and frequent urination. Therefore, long-term adherence to eating steamed yam is good for both men and women.