Analysis of nutritional value of yam:
1. Strengthen the spleen, benefit the stomach, and aid digestion: Yams contain amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach. It is a medicinal and food product that can only tonify the spleen and stomach
2. Nourish the kidneys and nourish the essence: Yams contain a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body, nourish the kidneys and nourish the essence
3. Benefiting the lungs and relieving coughs: Yams contain saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, they can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat chronic cough due to lung deficiency and phlegm.
4. Lower blood sugar: Yams contain mucus protein, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can be used to treat diabetes and is a good dietary therapy for diabetics
5. Prolong life and prolong life: Yam contains a large amount of mucus protein, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids on blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and has the effects of calming the nerves and prolonging life.
6. Anti-hepatic coma, recent studies have found that yam It has a sedative effect and can prevent hepatic coma
Efficacy and nutritional value of lotus root:
Lotus root is rich in starch, glucose, protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus and various vitamins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus root can nourish the five internal organs, harmonize the spleen and stomach, and nourish blood and qi. Raw lotus root has a sweet and cool nature. After being processed into lotus root powder, its nature changes from cold to warm. It is easy to digest and has the effects of promoting fluid and clearing away heat, nourishing the stomach and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and stopping bleeding.
Lotus root powder is also a good tool to help sleep. Lotus root powder has the effects of clearing away heat, nourishing blood, and removing troubles, and can treat blood deficiency and insomnia. Brew a small bowl before going to bed. After drinking it, it has a very good effect on calming the mind and falling asleep.
So yam and lotus root soup is extremely nourishing.