Sugar is a nutrient that we can't live without, and in recent years, due to the high incidence of diabetes, many people are "sugar color change". However, there is a high nutritional value of sugar, many people do not yet understand, did not make full use of it, Coco feel very sorry!
This sugar is plant polysaccharide. Scientific experiments show that many plant polysaccharides are biologically active, not only to help us enhance the immune function, but also has a certain regulation of blood glucose and lipids, anti-aging, anti-virus effect!
Where do you find this kind of plant polysaccharide? It's actually in your kitchen at home!
One of the best things about plant polysaccharides is that they are better than glucose and fructose.
Simply put, glucose and fructose are monosaccharides, while plant polysaccharides are natural polymerized sugars composed of hundreds to tens of thousands of monosaccharide molecules.
Glucose and fructose can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream, and appropriate consumption is beneficial to the human body, but long-term excessive intake, a part of the liver and adipose tissue converted to triglycerides, and triglycerides are easy to lead to abnormalities of the metabolism of blood lipoproteins, and have the potential to cause a lot of damage to the body.
And plant polysaccharides are not only more complex in structure and richer in variety, but also more versatile. Compared to glucose and fructose, it has 4 main benefits:
1, low glycemic index
Plant polysaccharides are based on starch, cellulose, and pectin, and these substances enter the body, they need to be metabolized by relevant enzymes into oligosaccharides, and then hydrolyzed further into a variety of monosaccharides, which are finally absorbed through the intestinal mucosa.
This is much slower than the digestion and absorption of glucose, so the glycemic index is much lower, and the feeling of satiety is much stronger. Consumed in moderation over a long period of time, it is beneficial in reducing the risk of chronic underlying metabolic diseases.
2, more comprehensive nutrition
The composition of plant polysaccharides is much more complex than that of monosaccharides, and therefore has a variety of functions that monosaccharides do not have. Eating foods rich in plant polysaccharides, or a variety of plant polysaccharides with the food, than simply eat sugar to get a more comprehensive and balanced nutrition.
And plant-based polysaccharides can also be extracted from food to make specialized supplements that assist in the treatment of certain chronic inflammatory diseases, viral infections, or tumors, and mitigate the side effects of medications or radiation therapy.
3, promote the growth of intestinal probiotics
A variety of plant polysaccharides are intestinal probiotic food, after the decomposition of the metabolism can be generated by propionic acid, butyric acid, valeric acid, and other short-chain fatty acids, these substances can enhance the intestinal neuromucosal receptor activation, Lactobacillus, bifidobacteria and other probiotics proliferation, These substances can be used in the intestinal neuromucosal, the intestinal nerve, and the intestinal nerve. 4. Enhance human immunity Modern medical and biological research has found that a variety of plant polysaccharides into the human body, the ability to recognize the macrophage, to promote the generation of immune activating factors, thus enhance the ability of macrophages to phagocytosis of pathogens At the same time, plant polysaccharides will also stimulate These plant polysaccharides are a treasure trove, hidden in the kitchen! Plant polysaccharides are actually more common than we thought, almost every family has, and many are pharmaceuticals and food good ingredients, especially suitable for making medicinal meals to nourish. 1, mushroom polysaccharide: immune good helper The main components of mushrooms are polysaccharides and unsaturated fatty acids, of which mushroom polysaccharide is a special immune-boosting agent, on the one hand, it can be directly on the immune system in the leukocytes, T-cells and so on to play the role of activation and promotion; On the other hand, it can also stimulate human reticulocytes and white blood cells to release interferon, interfering with the spread and replication of viruses. Research has found that supplemental intake of shiitake mushroom polysaccharides can help reduce the incidence of influenza during the flu season, and even when infected, can speed up the healing process.
In addition, shiitake mushrooms are known as the "king of all mushrooms", and their vitamin D content is 20 times higher than that of soybeans, and 8 times higher than that of kelp, which can help with the absorption of calcium and the prevention of osteoporosis, especially in the case of dried shiitake mushrooms.
2, Spirulina polysaccharide: anti-aging "star"
At present, Spirulina is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recommended "21st century, the most ideal food" one, and Spirulina Polysaccharides play a more prominent role in fighting aging, fighting fatigue and enhancing endurance.
An important factor in human aging is the excessive amount of lipid peroxides in the body, which can accelerate cell aging and death, and cause great damage to organs and blood vessels. Spirulina polysaccharides can reduce the generation of lipid peroxides, while reducing its destructive power to achieve antioxidant, anti-aging purpose.
3, astragalus polysaccharide: plant "antiseptic"
Astragalus is a common Chinese medicine, has a complementary gas solid surface, toxins, pus, diuretics, muscle, etc., containing polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, amino acids and other active ingredients, can be used as medicine, but also when the tea, tea, soup. It can be used as medicine, tea and soup. Astragalus polysaccharide bactericidal, antibacterial, antitoxic ability is relatively strong, can directly kill part of the germs and viruses, while at the same time can enhance immunity, blocking the spread of infection.
Studies have found that astragalus polysaccharide has an inhibitory effect on Diplococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus albicans, some herpes viruses, influenza viruses, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella.
4. Ginkgo biloba polysaccharide: a good product for skin care
Ginkgo biloba is a good ingredient of medicine and food, which is rich in ginkgo biloba polysaccharides, which can reduce the content of human cardiac tissues and surface skin lipofuscin to help beauty and beauty.
Lipofuscin, also known as elastin, deposited in the heart muscle, liver and other places will lead to organ metabolism slow down, accelerate the aging, function decline; lipofuscin deposited in the skin cells, it is easy to generate elastin, so that the skin roughness, aging, wrinkles increase.
In addition, it has been found that ginkgo biloba polysaccharides can prolong the role of insulin in the animal body from 3 4 hours to 8 12 hours, so recommended that diabetics eat ginkgo biloba in moderation.
5, Lycium barbarum polysaccharide: protection of the nerves
Lycium barbarum polysaccharide is a kind of water-soluble polysaccharide, is the most important active ingredient in the Chinese wolfberry, which also has a certain immune regulation and anti-tumor function. But in addition to this, Lycium barbarum polysaccharide is also neuroprotective.
This is because, in the process of Alzheimer's disease, amyloid peptides in the brain will continue to promote the loss of neurons, and goji berry polysaccharides can inhibit the activity of amyloid peptide protease, thus protecting the nerves to mitigate the effects of toxicity.
6, konjac polysaccharide: natural "weight loss drug"
Konjac polysaccharide is a complex polysaccharide, is known to plant polysaccharides in the viscosity of the largest, preliminary evidence suggests that weight loss is very helpful. First of all, konjac polysaccharide reduces energy loss during the digestion of food, which can enhance satiety, and it is calorie-free, so it doesn't add fat.
Secondly, konjac polysaccharide can also inhibit the mucosal Na+-K+-ATPase activity and improve the level of insulin, to reduce the intestinal absorption of fat and glucose, reasonable consumption is expected to achieve the "more eat the more thin "
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Three, with good plant polysaccharides, try the "golden match"!
In addition to the above medicinal ingredients, there are many ingredients rich in plant polysaccharides should not be missed, such as yam, fungus, pumpkin, kelp, okra, Coix lacryma, astragalus, ginseng, American ginseng, ganoderma lucidum, and so on, also have enhanced immunity, body health role, you can usually eat a little bit more appropriate.
Usually when you cook, you can try some "golden collocation", appropriate supplementation of plant polysaccharides to prevent disease.
1, tonic soup
Ginseng, ginkgo, jujube, goji berries are rich in plant polysaccharides, can be Yin and Yang double supplement, with together, tonic soup do not fire.
The soup
Ingredients ginseng, raw fungus, jujubes, goji berries, sugar, starch
Methods
Put the ingredients into a pot of water and wash them into a pot of boiling water.
Add a little sugar to taste, and simmer for 20 minutes;
If you like it a little thicker, mix the starch with water in the ratio of 1:2 to make water starch, and hook it into the soup.
Tips People with diabetes can skip the sugar. Consult your physician before consumption.
2, eight treasures chicken soup
jujube, lotus seeds, mushrooms are rich in plant polysaccharide ingredients, while chicken, cinnamon sticks, white peony are tonic blood role, ginger is good for drive away the cold and prevent disease .
Chinese Chicken Soup
Ingredients Old hen, cinnamon sticks, white peony, ginger, jujubes, lotus seeds, cinnamon, mushrooms, Huadiao Wine, salt, pepper
Method
Wash the jujubes, cinnamon sticks, ginger, white peony and put them in a package, soak the lotus seeds, cinnamon balls and mushrooms in warm water for half an hour;
Put the whole chicken into a pot, add the right amount of salt and Huadiao wine to coat the whole body, marinate for 5 minutes, and then wash with water;
Blanch for 2 minutes in a pot;
Start a separate pot and add the right amount of water to put in the chicken, lotus seeds, cinnamon balls, mushrooms, and the package, and then cook for 2 minutes on low heat. fire boil, low fire stew for 90 minutes, add a little salt, pepper to taste, you can get out of the pot.
Tips Consult your physician before consumption.