What are the benefits of eating red beans for the elderly?

　　People sweat a lot in midsummer and people have a bad appetite. If potassium ions are lost too much and cannot be replenished in time, it can lead to myocardial paralysis and be life-threatening.

　　Red beans (also known as adzuki beans) can clear away heat and dampness, reduce swelling and detoxification, clear the heart and relieve troubles, nourish blood and calm the mind. Red beans themselves are not high in calories and are rich in active ingredients such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. They are a typical high-potassium food.

　　Red beans can be added to soup, porridge or made into a summer-relieving dessert. In addition to increasing appetite, it can also supplement a large amount of potassium ions to avoid hypokalemia in summer. In addition, late summer is also called Long Summer in traditional Chinese medicine. People sweat more and urinate less, especially those with poor heart and kidney function. elderly , more prone to edema of the lower limbs.

　　Red beans and dace or carp are cooked together in soup. It has a good diuretic and swelling effect, and is also a therapeutic agent. beriberi , ascites, physical weakness and sleepiness are good dietary remedies.