The nutritional value of yam is so high that eating more can nourish the stomach

　　Yam is also called Huaishan and white yam. Yam has the functions of nourishing the body, strengthening the body, promoting digestion, and nourishing the stomach. So is it true to eat yam to nourish the stomach? What nutritional value does yam have and how to eat it well?

　　What are the functions of yam?

　　Yams have been eaten since ancient times and are one of the earliest plants used by humans. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was recorded that yams can be used as delicacies. The nutritional value of yam is very rich. It contains 18 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body. The meat of yam is very tender and fine. It is rich in nutritional and health care substances. It can remove cold and evil spirits in the human body, replenish the body's qi, and at the same time strengthen the spleen and stomach. Regular consumption can strengthen the body and delay aging. It can be used as a good health product.

　　Yams have the effect of lowering blood pressure, especially in the treatment of Kidney deficiency Diseases, treatment of hypertension, diabetes, nerve debilitated and low back pain and other diseases. Yam can delay the aging of the human body. Because yam can accelerate the aging of the organism and reduce the active enzymes, it will resist the aging of the human body. Yam can have anti-tumor effects. Because the tubers of yam contain polysaccharides, it can improve the body’s immune system and resistance. Therefore, yam is often used as a health care drug to enhance immunity. Yam polysaccharides have a great effect. The biggest feature of yam is its ability to strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach and aid digestion.

　　So how to eat yam well?

　　Method 1, yam and radish porridge. It tastes delicious and is a very nutritious delicacy for nourishing the stomach. First prepare the ingredients of glutinous rice, rice, yam, radish, and a few slices of ginger. Then wash the glutinous rice and rice and soak them in water for about ten minutes. Then cut off the skin of the yam and soak it in water for three minutes. Peel the radish and cut it into small pieces, cut the mushroom into small dices, boil the water in the pot again, add the carrot and mushroom to the water, then add the rice, radish and mushroom, then add the yam and hot water to cook the porridge.

　　Method two, rose yam puree. 500 grams of yam. Take a small handful of rose tea, three tablespoons of milk powder, and two tablespoons of fine sugar. First put the yam in a pot and steam it, then put it in a basin. When it is hot, add an appropriate amount of dried roses, add an appropriate amount of milk powder, and finally add fine sugar. Make the yam into a puree and stir evenly.

　　Method three, yam and mutton soup. Lamb is a good warming food, especially for cough , Chronic bronchitis has a good therapeutic effect. First cut the mutton into slices, then add ginger, onion, garlic, slices, and cut red pepper into rings. Then peel the yam, cut into thicker slices, add in water, drain, and set aside. Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry the mutton, add the ingredients, and stir-fry the yam together. Finally add boiling water to simmer.

　　Benefits of eating yam regularly

　　Strengthening the spleen and stomach, yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. It is a medicinal and food product that can only tonify the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. clinical It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, fatigue due to lack of food, and diarrhea. The polysaccharide proteins, mucus, digestive enzymes, etc. contained in fresh tubers can prevent cardiovascular fat deposition and help gastrointestinal digestion and absorption.

　　Nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence, yam contains a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body, nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. It can be taken by women suffering from kidney deficiency and spermatorrhea, excessive leucorrhea, and frequent urination.

　　Benefiting the lungs and relieving coughs, yam contains saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat chronic cough caused by lung deficiency, phlegm, and cough.

　　Prolong life, yam contains a large amount of mucus protein, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids on the blood vessel wall and prevent cardiovascular disease. disease , achieve the effects of benefiting the mind, calming the nerves, and prolonging life.

　　Enhance immunity. The polysaccharides rich in yam tubers can stimulate and regulate the human immune system, counteract the cellular immune suppression caused by cyclophosphamide, and enhance the phagocytosis of white blood cells.

　　For weight loss and beauty, yam contains a variety of trace elements, rich vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, and relatively low calories. Regular consumption has the effect of weight loss and beauty. Li Gao, a spleen and stomach expert in the Yuan Dynasty, said: "Treatment skin Moisten it with this substance when it is dry. “Li Shizhen wrote: "Yam can moisturize the fur. “Yam has unique effects on nourishing the skin and beautifying the skin.

　　Reduce 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 food therapy for diabetics. (Reference website: Family Doctor)