Eating yam as a tonic in winter can nourish the spleen and stomach

　　Yams are rich in nutrients, the most important of which is diosgenin, which is known as natural DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). This type of ingredient helps the human body synthesize various hormones. It is called the "mother of hormones" and can promote skin The metabolism of epidermal cells improves the skin's moisturizing function and also helps improve physical fitness.

　　Yams are rich in cellulose, choline, mucus and other ingredients, which can supply a large amount of mucus protein needed by the human body. Moreover, it is a mixture of polysaccharide proteins and has special health care effects on the human body. This mucus protein can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevent premature atherosclerosis; at the same time, it can also reduce subcutaneous fat accumulation and avoid obesity; and when this mucus polysaccharide is combined with inorganic salts, it can also form bone and make cartilage elastic, helping to prevent fractures in the elderly.

　　People who plan to take supplements in winter should eat some yam before taking supplements, which is more conducive to the absorption of supplements. Yam is a tonifying and qi-replenishing medicine, which has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach to eat before tonic. It is a good choice to boil 20 grams of yam, jujube, and rice (half and half of japonica and glutinous rice) into porridge.

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　　Who is suitable for eating yam?

　　“old Stomach problems ”Patients with recurrence: Winter is the season when ulcers are prone to occur or relapse. Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that allantoin contained in yam helps repair gastric mucosa. Fresh yam can be used to make yam and lentil cake or millet and yam cake, which can be steamed and eaten.

　　susceptible to cold Elderly people: Yams have the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. Therefore, patients with qi deficiency who suffer from excessive sweating and repeated colds should increase their intake of yam appropriately in autumn and winter.

　　People with indigestion: Yams contain 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 tonify the spleen and stomach.

　　Men and women with kidney deficiency: Yams contain a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body, nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. Kidney deficiency and spermatorrhea, female It can be taken for all symptoms such as excessive leucorrhea and frequent urination.

　　Lung deficiency cough Patients: Yams contain mucus, which has the effect of lubricating and moisturizing. Therefore, it can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat chronic cough caused by lung deficiency, phlegm, and cough.

　　Treat diabetes: The mucus protein contained in yam has the effect of lowering blood sugar and can be used to treat diabetes. It is a good food therapy for diabetics.

　　Hepatic coma: Recent studies have found that yam has a sedative effect and can be used to fight hepatic coma.