How eating grains is good for women’s health

　　The five ancient grains. “"Five grains" has many different meanings in ancient times, the most important of which are two: one refers to rice, millet, millet, wheat, and bean sprouts; the other refers to hemp, millet, millet, millet, wheat, and bean sprouts. The difference between the two is: the former has rice but no hemp, and the latter has hemp but no rice. The ancient economic and cultural center was in the Yellow River Basin, and the main producing area of ​​rice was in the south. However, rice cultivation was limited in the north, so initially there was no rice among the "five grains".

　　Over the years, the connotations of "grains" have varied due to factors such as region, climate, grain production characteristics, and consumption habits. For example, people in the south of the Yangtze River like to eat rice, while people in the north like to eat pasta. With years of reform and opening up, people's living standards have gradually improved. Whether in the south or the north, in the city or in the countryside, rice and flour have become people's staple food for three meals a day. Soy products also occupy a large share, and other miscellaneous grains occupy more or less a small share. Each region has its own consumption habits and food culture. It can only continue to develop and retain its characteristics. It is neither possible nor necessary to unify the connotation of "five grains". There is no doubt that modern transportation is convenient, the population is highly mobile, and regional differences are shrinking.

　　Food for nourishment

　　Whole grains are responsible for producing most of the energy needed by the human body. The main component carbohydrates contained in staple foods are indispensable nutrients for the human body. Among the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that supply the human body with heat energy, carbohydrates are the best and fastest heat energy source. The energy required by the brain is only Grape Sugar, and carbohydrates are polysaccharide substances that can be quickly converted into glucose.

　　Soybeans nourish the kidneys

　　Black beans in soybeans are called the "Valley of the Kidneys." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that they have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the body, detoxifying, and moisturizing the skin. Kidney deficiency , edema has a good therapeutic effect.

　　Rice nourishes the lungs

　　Rice includes rice, purple rice, etc., which has a good effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs when symptoms such as lung heat occur.

　　Millet nourishes the spleen

　　Millet is the first of the five grains. Regular consumption can nourish the spleen and stomach. For people with spleen deficiency and weakness, millet can be said to be a top-quality tonic, which can replenish vitality and prolong life.

　　Wheat nourishes the heart

　　Wheat is called "the most valuable grain". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can nourish the heart and calm the mind, relieve irritability and relieve dryness. to eliminate female Menopausal syndrome, spontaneous sweating, night sweats and irritability have therapeutic effects.

　　Sorghum nourishes the liver

　　Both sorghum and soybeans are miscellaneous grains, but they are indispensable supporting roles in the five grains. Sorghum has the effects of nourishing the liver and stomach, astringing and stopping diarrhea, especially for people with chronic diseases. diarrhea People who continue to take it for a period of time will have good effects.

　　New Grain Collection

　　1. Brown rice porridge “scrapes” the fat

　　When you go to a restaurant to eat, you can occasionally eat a rice porridge that tastes different from the white porridge at home. Although it is also made from rice, the taste and smell are better than white porridge. This is brown rice porridge. The biggest feature of brown rice is that it contains germ, which is high in vitamins and fiber. Regular consumption can reduce fat and cholesterol. Brown rice also contains a lot of zinc, which can improve skin Rough situation.

　　As the word brown rice implies, it is rough rice, and most of the rice grains are still covered with rice hulls. Brown rice can be purchased in general supermarkets. Brown rice with a complete appearance, yellowish-brown or light brown color and fragrant aroma is best. Before making brown rice porridge, soak the brown rice for about 30 minutes, and then cook it like normal rice porridge. Brown rice porridge can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and help digestion and nutrient absorption. However, it is best for diabetic patients not to drink brown rice porridge directly. Under normal circumstances, drinking white porridge directly may cause a sudden increase in blood sugar.

　　2. Sorghum is suitable for making snacks

　　"Red Sorghum" once gave a generation of people a unique feeling for the plateau, but you may never have thought that the most suitable way to eat such a rough food is as a snack!

　　Sorghum rice is a little rough when used in porridge and cooking, but when ground into flour and made into snacks, it is much more delicate and nutritious. Sorghum rice is most suitable for making a snack called sorghum cake, which is to grind sorghum rice into powder and then add baking powder, sugar, egg Add appropriate amount of water to make it sticky, knead it into a dough, press the sorghum dough into a flat shape and steam it, fry it in an oil pan, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

　　Sorghum is difficult to digest for some people with poor gastrointestinal function. You can try making some sorghum soup, such as adding a little sorghum when making tremella soup or corn soup, which can add a richer taste to the already nutritious soup.

　　3. Barley soup is the most nourishing

　　Barley is more like rice and more like kernel, so it is also called barley in many places. Nowadays, more and more people like to eat barley because its unique living environment makes it less polluted. It likes to grow in moist areas. In many places, barley is grown in mountains or beside rivers.

　　The plump barley is fresh and glutinous. Many people like to eat it, but few people know that barley has many benefits. According to traditional Chinese medicine, barley can strengthen muscles and bones, strengthen the spleen and stomach, eliminate edema, remove rheumatism, and clear away lung heat. Barley is a very good tonic for women. A large amount of vitamin B1 can make the skin smooth and whiten, and it can also play an anti-inflammatory role. Uterus The role of cancer.

　　Barley is slightly cold in nature, so it is not suitable for cooking porridge or eating alone. It is very suitable to make soup together with some foods that can play a warming and tonic role. You can add chicken legs, tomato Stewed with barley, it is not only easy to digest, but also has a very good nourishing effect. Barley is not easy to digest, so try not to eat too much, especially the elderly, children and people with cold stomach and gastritis. When eating barley, you must eat it in moderation and not too much.

　　4. Glutinous rice is most suitable for making glutinous rice.

　　Glutinous rice can be used to cook porridge or glutinous rice balls, but most healthy The most amazing way is to make it into glutinous rice wine. Glutinous rice can help with digestion, calm the nerves, and relieve symptoms of fatigue and dizziness. These effects of glutinous rice are more prominent after being made into fermented glutinous rice wine, and it is more convenient to eat and is not limited by the amount used.

　　We can mix an appropriate amount of glutinous rice, barley, lotus seed powder, yam powder, Gorgon rice, Poria cocos powder, and fermented rice koji. Put the mixed ingredients into an enamel basin, add an appropriate amount of water, steam in a basket for 1 hour, take it out and let it cool, mix in fermented rice koji, and put the basin in an environment of about 25°C. For about 36 to 48 hours, the raw materials will ferment into fermented rice. If you like sweet food, you can add some rock sugar. You can take fermented glutinous rice wine at noon and evening. It not only helps digestion, but also calms and calms the mind, and also makes the stomach feel very comfortable.

　　In addition, barley strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, lotus seeds and yam nourish the spleen and kidneys, and poria cocos nourishes qi. The combination of various raw materials can nourish the body and strengthen the body. The fermented glutinous rice wine is really the most nutritious and healthy combination.

　　5. Oatmeal eight-treasure rice is good for losing weight

　　Oats are usually soaked in milk and eaten. In fact, occasionally using oats to make eight-treasure rice can also play a role in beautifying the skin and delaying aging. Oats contain a variety of enzymes that not only inhibit the formation of age spots, but also delay the aging of human cells. It is the best health food for middle-aged and elderly patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

　　More importantly, the rich soluble fiber in oats can promote the excretion of cholic acid from the body, lower blood cholesterol levels, and reduce the intake of high-fat foods. Also, because soluble fiber absorbs a large amount of water, it makes you feel full. Regular consumption is particularly effective in losing weight.

　　Oatmeal rice is made by soaking oats, black glutinous rice, long glutinous rice, brown rice, white rice, soybeans, soybeans, lotus seeds, barley, red beans, etc. in water for an hour and then cooking them. Babao rice has more dietary fiber and carbohydrates and is suitable for consumption as a staple food.