Steamed buns************************

Nutritional analysis: Steamed buns are made from fermented flour. The main nutrient is carbohydrate, which is the basic food for people to supplement energy.

Related people: Can be eaten by everyone

Production instructions: When the weather is cold, you can put a little sugar in the dough, which not only rises quickly, but also makes the steamed buns more delicious. .

Therapeutic effects: Steamed buns are good for protecting the gastrointestinal tract. People with diarrhea caused by excessive gastric acidity, bloating, and indigestion will feel comfortable and relieve their symptoms if they eat grilled steamed buns.

Remarks

1. Starch is partially converted into maltose under the action of salivary amylase. Maltose has a sweet taste, which is why chewing the steamed buns has a sweet taste.

2. In order to make the steamed buns look good, some vendors add prohibited whitening agents or fumigate the steamed buns with sulfur. Eating this kind of steamed buns can cause poisoning or other diseases.

Rice************************************

Nutritional analysis : The main component of rice is carbohydrates. The protein in rice is mainly rice protein. The composition of amino acids is relatively complete and is easy for the human body to digest and absorb. The content of minerals, dietary fiber, and B vitamins (especially vitamin B1) in brown rice is higher than that in polished rice, but the lysine content in rice is lower.

Relevant groups: Most people can eat it, but patients with diabetes should not eat more.

Food conflicts: Rice should not be eaten with horse meat, honey, and cocklebur.

Production instructions

1. When cooking rice, add a small amount of salt and a little lard, the rice will be soft and fluffy; add a few drops of vinegar, and the cooked rice will be whiter and more fluffy. Fragrant and fragrant;

2. If the heating time is too long, the loss of vitamin B1 will exceed 30%. If the rice water is skimmed off, the loss of vitamin B1 will exceed 40%;

3. If the rice is cooked, it can be poured out. Order some rice wine and cook it for a while and it will improve;

4. When steaming leftover rice, you can put some salt in the water to make it taste like new rice;

5. Do It is best to use "steamed" rice. Steamed rice preserves 5% more protein and 18% more vitamin B1 than "cooked" rice. Braised rice is also beneficial to preserving nutrients.

Therapeutic effects of rice: Rice is neutral in nature and sweet in taste; it can replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, strengthen the essence and strengthen the will, harmonize the five internal organs, dredge blood vessels, improve ears and eyesight, relieve restlessness, quench thirst, Antidiarrheal effect.

Remarks

1. When choosing rice, you should carefully observe the color of the rice grains. Rice with a gray powdery surface or white grooves on the surface is old rice. The greater the amount, the older the rice is. ; At the same time, hold up the rice and smell it to see if the smell is normal. If there is a musty smell, it means it is old rice, and the lysine content in the rice is low;

2. Approximate total heat energy required by the human body in a day 60 comes from carbohydrates. Eating rice is an economical and direct way to obtain carbohydrates. The habit of not eating or eating less rice should be corrected;

3. You cannot eat polished rice for a long time and ignore brown rice. No matter, because polished rice will destroy a lot of nutrients during processing, and long-term use will lead to nutritional deficiencies, so it should be combined with coarse and fine rice to achieve balanced nutrition.

Cornmeal******************************************

Nutritional analysis

1. Cornmeal contains linoleic acid and vitamin E, which can lower cholesterol levels in the human body, thereby reducing the occurrence of arteriosclerosis;

2. Cornmeal contains calcium, More iron can prevent high blood pressure and coronary heart disease;

3. Modern medical research shows that cornmeal is rich in glutathione, which is an anti-cancer factor that can interact with the human body. A variety of foreign chemical carcinogens combine to make them lose their toxicity and are then excreted through the digestive tract;

4. Coarsely ground cornmeal contains a large amount of lysine, which can inhibit tumor growth;

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5. Cornmeal also contains the trace element selenium.

Selenium can accelerate the decomposition of oxides in the human body and inhibit malignant tumors;

6. The rich dietary fiber in cornmeal can promote intestinal peristalsis, shorten the time for food to pass through the digestive tract, and reduce the absorption of toxic substances and carcinogens. Stimulates the colon, thereby reducing the occurrence of colon cancer.

Relevant groups: Can be consumed by everyone

1. Especially suitable for people with spleen and stomach qi deficiency, insufficient qi and blood, and malnutrition; suitable for arteriosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Suitable for people with coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases; suitable for people with obesity and fatty liver;

2. Suitable for cancer patients and middle-aged and elderly people; suitable for people with memory loss; suitable for people with habitual constipation Edible; suitable for people with chronic nephritis and edema.

Foods that are incompatible: avoid eating corn with snails, otherwise it will be poisonous; try to avoid eating with oysters, otherwise it will hinder the absorption of zinc.

Production instructions: Combining cornmeal and fine grains can make corn cakes, tortillas, corn buns, etc. You can also make cornmeal dumplings, steamed buns, pies, etc.

Therapeutic effects of corn: Corn is mild in nature and sweet in taste; it is beneficial to the lungs and heart, strengthens the spleen and appetite, prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol, and strengthens the brain.

Remarks

1. Corn protein lacks tryptophan, and eating corn alone is prone to lyme disease, so areas where corn is the staple food should eat more legumes;

2. Eating whole grains is good for health, but it should be eaten in appropriate amounts according to the nutritional structure required by the human body;

3. Corn flakes are a new type of convenience food, and the raw materials used are corn meal or fine corn flakes. Flour contains almost all the nutrients of cornmeal;

4. Cornmeal is sweet and mild in taste, and contains more unsaturated fatty acids, which is beneficial to the normal metabolism of fat and cholesterol in the human body, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and the reduction of high blood pressure. Blood lipids have therapeutic effects. The American Medical Association found that none of the native Americans or Indians suffered from hypertension or arteriosclerosis. Later, it was discovered that the old corn they consumed contained a large amount of lecithin, linoleic acid, grain alcohol, and vitamin E, so they did not suffer from hypertension. and arteriosclerosis.

Milk************************************

Nutritional analysis

1. Milk is rich in vitamin A, which can prevent dryness and dullness of the skin and make the skin white and shiny;

2. Milk contains a large amount of B2, It can promote the metabolism of the skin;

3. The whey in milk has the effect of eliminating melanin and can prevent and treat spots caused by various pigmentation;

4. Milk can provide the skin with Occluded oil forms a thin film to prevent skin moisture from evaporating, and can also temporarily provide moisture to ensure smooth and moist skin;

5. Some substances in milk have a protective effect on middle-aged and elderly men, and those who drink milk Men tend to be slimmer, have more physical strength, have lower prevalence of hypertension, and less incidence of cerebrovascular diseases;

6. Calcium in milk is the easiest to absorb, and phosphorus, The combination of potassium, magnesium and other minerals is also very reasonable. Pregnant women should drink more milk. Middle-aged women before and after menopause often drink milk to slow down bone loss.

Relevant groups: The general population can eat it

1. Skim milk is suitable for the elderly and people with high blood pressure; high calcium milk is suitable for people with moderate and severe calcium deficiency, children, The elderly, those who are irritable, those who are blind, and women who are under great work pressure;

2. Patients with iron deficiency anemia, lactobionic acid deficiency, cholecystitis, and pancreatitis should not drink it; deficiency of the spleen and stomach will cause diarrhea, People with phlegm-dampness and excessive drinking should take it with caution.

Production instructions

1. Do not add sugar when boiling milk. Add it after it is cooked and removed from the fire. Do not boil it when heating, and do not boil it for a long time, otherwise it will destroy the nutrients and affect the milk quality. The human body absorbs; the scientific method is to boil the milk over a high fire, remove it from the heat immediately when the milk is about to boil, and then heat it again. Repeat this 3 to 4 times, which can not only maintain the nutrients of the milk, but also effectively kill the bacteria in the milk;

2. Milk and honey are a very good combination, and can also treat anemia and relieve dysmenorrhea;

3. Soak the fish in milk for a while before frying, which can It can remove the fishy smell and enhance the delicious taste; when making frozen fish, adding some milk to the soup will make the fish taste fresher;

4. Pure milk for babies needs to be diluted appropriately;

5. Bagged milk should not be soaked in hot water for a long time and heated, as this will destroy the nutrients in the milk; and at high temperatures, some chemical components in plastic bags can easily decompose to produce substances harmful to the human body. .

Therapeutic effects: Milk is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, slightly cold, and enters the heart, lungs, and stomach meridians; it has the effects of replenishing deficiency and damage, benefiting the lungs and stomach, promoting body fluids and moistening the intestines;

It is used for chronic illness, physical weakness, insufficient Qi and blood, malnutrition, nausea, gastric and duodenal ulcers, thirst, and constipation.

Remarks

1. Drink a glass of milk to eliminate the garlic smell left in your mouth.

2. Do not drink milk on an empty stomach. You should also eat some bread, pastries, etc. to extend the residence time of milk in the digestive tract so that it can be fully digested and absorbed; it is not advisable to drink too much frozen milk;

3. Milk identification: Drop a few drops of milk into a bowl filled with water. If the milk condenses and sinks to the bottom of the bowl, it is of high quality. If it is floating milk, it is of poor quality. If it is bottled milk, as long as it is thin and thin at the top of the milk, If there is any phenomenon or sedimentation at the bottom of the bottle, it is not fresh milk. After boiling the milk, the milk with milk skin (milk fat) on the surface is good milk, and the milk with tofu flower-like surface is bad milk;

4. Identify pure milk: Pure milk is also called fresh milk and pure fresh milk. From the ingredient list of the product, you can see that this product has only one ingredient, which is fresh milk. There are two main ways to identify the quality of pure milk: total dry matter, also called whole milk solids and protein. The contents of these two indicators are generally stated on the product packaging bag. The higher their contents, the greater the nutritional value of the milk. the higher. If the protein content is not less than 2.5 grams/100 ml, it is milk, otherwise it is a milk drink;

5. The best time to drink milk: The energy supply of breakfast accounts for 25 to 30% of the total energy demand. Therefore, it is better to drink a glass of milk with eggs or bread for breakfast; you can also drink it as a pre-dinner drink around 4 hours in the afternoon; in addition, drinking a glass of milk before going to bed at night can help you sleep, and it is best to drink it with A few biscuits;

6. In order to find a selling point, some manufacturers add chemical calcium to natural milk to artificially increase the calcium content of the product. However, these chemical calcium cannot be absorbed by the human body and will remain in the human body over time. Precipitation can even cause stones. When choosing "high calcium milk", you should pay attention to whether there is a "milk calcium" mark in the ingredient list on the high calcium milk packaging. The essence of the same high calcium milk is very different. You should be careful when purchasing high-calcium milk with unclear calcium content or with the presence of two or more types of calcium.

Eggs************************************

Nutritional analysis

1. Eggs are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, iron, calcium, potassium and other minerals needed by the human body. The protein is high-quality protein and has a repair effect on liver tissue damage;

2. Rich in DHA, lecithin, and vitellin, which are beneficial to the nervous system and physical development, can strengthen the brain, improve memory, and promote liver cell regeneration;

3. Eggs Containing more vitamin B and other trace elements, it can decompose and oxidize carcinogens in the human body and has anti-cancer effects.

Relevant groups

Can be consumed by everyone

1. Suitable for physical weakness, malnutrition, anemia and postpartum care for women; suitable for nourishing infants and young children during their development period ;

2. People suffering from high fever, diarrhea, hepatitis, nephritis, cholecystitis, and cholelithiasis should not eat;

3. Elderly patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary heart disease should not eat it; Eat a small amount of eggs, generally no more than 1 per day, and it is not advisable to eat too much. This limited consumption can not only supplement high-quality protein, but will not affect blood lipid levels.

Foods that are incompatible

Eating it with goose meat can damage the spleen and stomach; eating it with rabbit meat and persimmons can cause diarrhea; at the same time, it is not suitable to eat it with soft-shell turtle, carp, soy milk, and tea.

Production instructions

1. The poached eggs must be fried well. The pan must be hot before adding oil. After adding the oil, turn the oil to medium heat so that the eggs will not be cooked due to the temperature being too high. If the eggs are fried too high, they will be too old and dry;

2. Put the eggs in cold water, then slowly raise the temperature. After the water boils, cook for about 2 minutes and then stop the fire. Keep warm for about 5 minutes. Take it out and cool it with cold water. Yes, this method can prevent the eggshell from cracking and make it easy to peel off; when boiling the egg, you can add a little salt to the water, so that the protein will coagulate faster, prevent the protein from spilling, and keep the nutrients in the egg intact;

3. There is no need to add MSG to scrambled eggs;

4. When you need to use egg whites, you can use a needle to poke a hole at both ends of the eggshell, and the egg whites will flow out from the holes. The egg yolk remains in the eggshell; you can also roll paper into a funnel, place a cup or bowl under the funnel mouth, open the egg and pour it into the paper funnel, and the egg white flows into the container along the funnel, while the egg yolk remains entirely. In the funnel; if you break the eggshell into two halves, put a container underneath, and pour the egg yolk into the two halves of the eggshell 2-3 times, the white and yolk will be separated.

Therapeutic effects

Eggs are sweet in taste and neutral in nature;

It has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, replenishing blood, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness.

Remarks

1. Uncooked eggs cannot be eaten; cooked eggs should not be stored after being soaked in cold water;

2. The mother is physically exhausted during delivery. Large, the digestion and absorption function is weakened, the liver's detoxification function is reduced, and eating large amounts is not easy for the body. Under normal circumstances, it is enough for pregnant women to eat about 3 eggs a day;

3. Eggs contain almost all the nutrients needed by the human body. Eating one egg a day is one of the experiences of many longevity people in extending their lives. ;

4. The shell of fresh eggs is complete and matte, with a layer of white powder on the surface. The shell feels rough when touched by hand. There is no sound when shaking the egg gently. Take a breath of hot air on the egg and bring your nose close to the egg. The shell can smell a faint smell of quicklime. If you put the egg in water, the egg will sink;

5. Don’t eat rough eggs, rotten eggs, and raw eggs. Be careful not to contaminate the eggshell when beating eggs. bacteria;

6. It is better for infants, young children, the elderly and patients to boil or steam eggs.

Coffee****************************************** *

Nutritional Analysis

Coffee tastes bitter and has a specific aroma. It contains cafestol and 1.3 caffeine alkaloids, which are anesthetic, diuretic, stimulant and cardiotonic drugs. Roasted coffee also helps digestion.

Coffee contains caffeine, which has the function of stimulating the central nervous system, promoting the decomposition of liver glycogen, and raising blood sugar. Moderate drinking can make people temporarily energetic and quick thinking. Drinking it after exercise can eliminate fatigue, restore physical strength, and invigorate the spirit.

Relevant groups

Generally healthy people can drink it

Patients with cardiovascular disease, gastric disease, elderly women, pregnant women, vitamin B1 deficiency and cancer should try not to drink it. Drink coffee.

Production Instructions

A cup of water should be paired with coffee. Before sipping coffee, take a sip of water to wash away the odor in your mouth. Only then will you feel the aroma of coffee.

Remarks

Since coffee has a diuretic function, drinking more water can increase urination and promote kidney function without worrying about "getting angry".

Do not drink too much coffee.

People who drink coffee regularly should pay attention to calcium supplements.

Regular drinking of coffee in older women can lead to osteoporosis and prone to fractures.

Excessive drinking by pregnant women can cause fetal malformation or miscarriage.

Excessive drinking of coffee may cause cancer to normal people. For people who have already suffered from cancer, it is better not to drink it.

Chocolate******************************

Nutrition Analysis

1. Chocolate can relieve depression and make people excited;

2. Chocolate is useful for focusing attention, strengthening memory and improving intelligence. Some drivers use chocolate as a way to improve their mental health. It is a stimulant for driving ability and can also be used to strengthen the brain of students taking exams;

3. Eating chocolate helps control cholesterol levels, maintain the elasticity of capillaries, and has the effect of preventing and treating cardiovascular and circulatory diseases;

4. Chocolate contains as much catechin as tea. Catechin can enhance immunity, prevent cancer, and interfere with the blood supply of tumors;

5. Chocolate is Antioxidant food, which has certain effects on delaying aging;

6. Chocolate is rich in carbohydrates, fats, proteins and various minerals, and the human body absorbs and digests it very quickly, so it is favored by experts They call it the "Midwifery Powerful". If the mother eats some chocolate before giving birth, she can get enough strength to make the uterus open as quickly as possible and give birth smoothly, which is very beneficial to both mother and baby;

7. People with heart pain should avoid eating chocolate, especially those who feel burning in the heart after eating chocolate should stop eating. This is because chocolate contains a substance that causes stomach acid to escape from your stomach.

Relevant groups

The general population can eat it. Children should not eat chocolate, and patients with diabetes should eat less chocolate.

Therapeutic effects

Chocolate can relieve mood, help focus, strengthen memory and improve intelligence. It can prevent and treat cardiovascular and circulatory diseases, enhance immunity and prevent Cancer, interferes with the blood supply of tumors, and has a certain effect on delaying aging.

Remarks

1. Chocolate is high in calories and the proportion of nutrients it contains does not meet the needs of children’s growth and development;

2. Japanese research believes that chocolate It can prevent dental caries, but due to the high sugar content in general chocolate, it is still easy to cause dental caries;

3. Diabetic patients should eat less chocolate, or they can specialize in light chocolate;

4 . Women eating too much chocolate during menstruation will aggravate menstrual irritability and breast pain;

5. Do not eat chocolate when drinking milk, because the oxalic acid in chocolate will combine with the calcium in milk to form calcium oxalate, which will cause Calcium cannot be fully utilized.

Tea******************************************

Nutritional Analysis

The polyphenols contained in tea, especially catechins, can be antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. They can prevent the formation of lipofuscin and remove the melanin contained in the human body. After the toxins are absorbed, they are excreted from the body.

The chlorogenic acid in tea can also protect the skin and make it delicate, white and shiny. Tea polyphenols, lipopolysaccharide, vitamin C, carotene, etc. in tea can capture radioactive substances through a comprehensive effect, which can reduce the damage of radiation to the skin.

Tea is rich in vitamin C, so drinking tea regularly can make your skin white and shiny.

Relevant groups

Suitable for the general population.

1. Suitable for those with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, those who consume too much greasy food, and those who have unresolved hangovers.

2. Not suitable for those with fever, poor renal function, cardiovascular disease, habitual constipation, peptic ulcer, neurasthenia, insomnia, pregnant women, lactating women, children, etc.

Food Compatibility

Tea should not be eaten together with ginseng and American ginseng, as it will affect the efficacy of the medicine.

Production instructions

1. Do not soak tea for too long, and do not use a thermos cup to make tea.

2. Do not take medicine with tea; do not drink tea within 1 hour before and after taking medicine.

3. Avoid drinking strong tea to relieve hangover; avoid drinking tea before meals; avoid drinking tea immediately after meals; girls should not drink strong tea.

Therapeutic effects

Tea is bitter, sweet, and cool in nature, and enters the heart, lungs, and stomach meridians;

It has the functions of clearing the head and eyes, eliminating polydipsia, and reducing phlegm. , digestion, diuresis, detoxification;

It is mainly used to treat headache, dizziness, excessive sleepiness, unclear thinking, upset and thirst, food accumulation and phlegm stagnation, dysentery, urination, etc.

Remarks

1. It is best to place tea in tin cans. Try not to use iron or wooden tea cans. If you use a stainless steel container to store tea, you might as well roast it outside the container over fire. If you use paper cans to pack tea, you should first put a small amount of tea leaves to absorb the smell in the can. Tea cans should be placed in a ventilated place and protected from direct sunlight. In addition, if it is stored at low temperature, the temperature should be kept at 5 degrees.

2. Skillfully distinguish between new tea and old tea: New tea is fresh to the layman, with well-proportioned and loose strings; it feels dry. If you pinch it with your thumb and index finger, or twist it in the palm of your hand, it will become powder; new tea After being brewed in boiling water, the aroma is fragrant, the buds and leaves are stretched, and the soup is clear. When first brewed, the color is green, and then slowly turns yellowish. After drinking, the tongue feels more mellow and pure; old tea does not have the above characteristics.

Watermelon************************************

Nutritional Analysis

1. Watermelon can clear away heat and relieve heat, relieve restlessness and quench thirst: Watermelon contains a lot of water. When you have an acute fever, are thirsty, sweaty, or irritable, you can eat a piece that is sweet, sandy, and full of water. If you eat watermelon, the symptoms will improve immediately;

2. The sugar and salt contained in watermelon can be a diuretic and eliminate kidney inflammation. The protease can convert insoluble protein into soluble protein and increase the nutrition of patients with nephritis;

3. Watermelon also contains substances that can lower blood pressure;

4. Urine output will increase significantly after eating watermelon, which can reduce the content of bile pigments and make stool smooth. It has a certain effect in treating jaundice;

5. Fresh watermelon juice and tender melon rind increase skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles and add luster.

Relevant groups

Can be consumed by the general population

1. Suitable for patients with hypertension, acute and chronic nephritis, cholecystitis, and those with persistent high fever;

2. Diabetic patients should eat less and it is recommended to eat it with two meals; those with weak spleen and stomach, dampness and loose stools should not eat it.

Foods that are incompatible

Watermelon should not be eaten with mutton.

Preparation instructions

Eat raw, drink the juice, decoct it into soup or boil it into ointment and take it.

Therapeutic Effects

Watermelon is cold in nature and sweet in taste, and acts on the heart, stomach and bladder meridians; Efficacy;

It is mainly used to treat chest and diaphragm gas blockage, fullness and discomfort, difficulty in urination, sores in the mouth and nose, summer heat, heatstroke, and hangover poisoning.

Remarks

1. How to judge whether a watermelon is raw or ripe: hold the watermelon in one hand and tap it gently with the other hand, or flick it with your index and middle fingers. A ripe watermelon will appear when you tap it. The sound of immature watermelons is relatively dull, and immature watermelons sound crisp when knocked; the general rule is that "muffled" sound means ripe melons, and "crisp sound" means raw melons. However, some melons have too thick skin and sound dull when knocked, but Not necessarily a ripe melon.

2. Tips for cutting ripe watermelon: The skin of a ripe watermelon is thin and large, and it will explode with the slightest touch of the knife. It is very ugly and difficult to eat. If you use chopsticks first to cut it, Poke a hole about 7 to 8 centimeters in the bottom of the watermelon, turn it a few times, then pull out the chopsticks, cut through the hole with a knife, and cut the watermelon in half as usual.

3. Don’t eat watermelon just taken out of the refrigerator.