Amaranth is a "longevity dish", eat in the spring can help life!
Nowadays, it is the best season for the leeks to be eaten. The leeks are sweet and have a reputation of “longevity foodâ€. It can be seen that the leeks have a great effect and function. So do you know the effectiveness and role of leeks? Spring and summer eat leeks can heat detoxification, weight loss, but also enhance physical fitness! Let's take a look at what the effectiveness of leeks and it!
The efficacy and role of leeks
Leek, also known as wild leeks, red peony, goose red. It was originally a kind of wild vegetable, which was put on the dining table in recent years. In some areas, the leeks are called "longevity dishes." The leaves of leeks are oval or prismatic, the leaves are green or purple, the stem fibers are generally thick, and there is slag during chewing. The leek dishes are soft and savory, and the entrance is sweet, with gastrointestinal heating effect. Also known as "Hollyhock", "Laccaea", "Laccaea".
The leek contains very rich iron, calcium and protein. As the saying goes, "June, when it is an egg, in July, gold will not change." This shows that the nutritional value is high. Every 100 grams of amaranth contains 2.5 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 200 milligrams of calcium, 46 milligrams of phosphorus, 4.8 milligrams of iron, 1.92 grams of carotene, 1.3 grams of niacin, and 35 milligrams of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). In addition, leeks also contain vitamins B1, B2 and so on.
Compared with other vegetables, the content of iron in leeks is particularly high. In fact, the content of iron in leeks is 1 times that of spinach, the content of calcium is 3 times that of spinach, and the content of carotene is 2 times higher than that of solanaceous fruits. Chinese medicine believes that leeks are sweet and cool. In the large intestine and small intestine. With Qingrejiedu, dehumidification Zhiji, Tom Lee two will, benefit and stop bleeding and other effects. Applicable to dysentery, enteritis, stool astringent, constipation, shower card, measles impervious, itching, heat and other diseases.
The efficacy and function of leeks are as follows:
1, to promote the growth of teeth and bones
Leek is rich in calcium, which is easily absorbed by the body. It promotes the growth of teeth and bones, maintains normal myocardial activity and prevents muscle spasms (cramps). It is rich in iron, calcium and vitamin K, and it has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content, increasing oxygen carrying capacity, and promoting hematopoiesis.
2, lose weight, promote detoxification, prevent constipation
Leek or weight loss protagonist on the table, eat regularly can lose weight, promote detoxification, prevent constipation.
3, enhance physical fitness
Leek is rich in protein, fat. Sugars and multivitamins and minerals contain more protein than milk and are absorbed by the body. They contain more than 2 times more sugar than solanaceous fruits and can provide the body with rich nutrients that are beneficial to physical health. Body, improve the body's immune system, known as "longevity food".
4, to promote children's growth and development
Lai Lai iron, calcium content higher than spinach, the best among fresh vegetables. What's more important is that wolfberry does not contain oxalic acid, and calcium and iron contained in it are easily absorbed and used in humans. Therefore, leeks can promote the growth and development of children, have a certain therapeutic value for fracture healing.
5, to promote hematopoietic function
It is also suitable for consumption by women and the elderly, and can promote the growth of teeth and bones. Leek is also beneficial for maintaining normal myocardial activity and promoting coagulation, because it contains abundant iron to synthesize hemoglobin in red blood cells. , Hematopoietic and carrying oxygen function, the most suitable for patients with anemia. Therefore, Chinese people often regard leeks and purslane as the best food and vegetables for fractured people and pregnant women.
6, Qingrejiedu, Mingmu Liyan
The leek is sweet and cool, longer than Qingli dampness, hepatic detoxification, cooling blood stasis, and there are certain auxiliary treatments for the epidemic eyelid pain, throat redness and swelling caused by hot and humid white and red diarrhea diseases, and inflammation of the liver. effect.
It should be noted that the leek cold, Yin Yang deficiency, spleen defecation or chronic diarrhea, unfit for human consumption.
Can pregnant women eat leeks?
Pregnant women are advised to eat at the end of their productive period because the leek is a slippery and can pass through the baby. Such as "Compendium of Materia Medica," that is, there is said that the leek slippery. "Food Tips" Yi Yun: Hey, pregnant women, pregnant women, food, lunar eclipse, easy to produce. Therefore, pregnant women eat food when they are full-term.
However, it should be pointed out that leeks are not only slippery but also do not eat as early as possible during pregnancy. "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" said that it can pass blood and blood. "Ben Cao Yan Yi Supplement" also pointed out: Hey, blood and blood, and good to go. This shows that it is advisable not to eat during the early stages of pregnancy, especially those who have a history of miscarriage or habitual abortion.
How to eat leeks
Amaranth is usually classified by its leaf color, usually red peony, flower peony and barley. Most of the leeks in the market today are from Hainan Island. Their stems and leaves are more robust and their food tastes good. The preferred red amaranth is a large, complete and tender leaf, with a purple-red color, and the leewed leeks are not suitable for purchase. When the leeks are hot, they can be picked up to prevent the nutritional components from being damaged and affect the curative effect. Leek is not resistant for a long time, it is best to eat as soon as possible. Short-term storage can be wrapped with plastic wrap or put in fresh bags, refrigerators.
Leek soup can be cooked, but also fried, it is appropriate to boil with boiling water, remove the astringency of leeks, and then pot cooking into a dish. Leek fried cooked, taste tend to be calm; soup soup has a clear Tongli effect.
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