How to eat grains for women’s health

　　Modern women pay more and more attention to health, so diet is the key point, and it is beneficial to choose whole grains. healthy ,for female Friends, when choosing food, you must also understand the correct way to eat it to be healthy.

　　Research shows that whole grains can nourish the five internal organs. As early as ancient times, there was a saying that "one grain repairs one internal organ". Grains include millet, rice, wheat, soybeans, and sorghum. Among them, millet can nourish the spleen, soybeans can nourish the kidneys, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grains can not only wrap the stomach, but are also good ingredients for dietary therapy and health maintenance of the five internal organs.

　　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.

　　Method: Soak and make soy milk, or cook black bean porridge, once a day in the morning and evening.

　　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.

　　Method: Boil the rice porridge over low heat until the rice soup is thick. Drink only the rice soup without eating the rice grains. You can take it at any time.

　　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.

　　Method: Boil a pot of millet porridge, use a spoon to skim out the essence of the upper layer of millet porridge - rice oil, drink it on an empty stomach, it has a good effect on nourishing the spleen and stomach, and can be taken every morning and evening.

　　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. It has a therapeutic effect on eliminating menopausal syndrome, spontaneous sweating, night sweats and irritability in women.

　　Method: Make porridge with whole wheat with skin, or go to a traditional Chinese medicine store to buy some floating wheat and boil it in water. Take it every morning, noon and evening.

　　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.

　　Method: Process sorghum rice into flour and stir-fry it. Use boiling water to make a thin paste and take it before breakfast and dinner every day.

　　Different colors of corn have different effects

　　Different colors of corn have slightly different health benefits, mainly because they contain different types of pigments. Compared with white corn, purple corn contains more anthocyanins, so it has antioxidant and anti-aging effects. Yellow corn contains carotene and zeaxanthin, which are good for maintaining vision health. Corn with different tastes also has different nutritional values. Sweet corn is sweet and delicious, and is loved by everyone. There is also a "fruit-type sweet corn" that can be eaten raw like fruit.

　　The protein, fat and vitamin content of this sweet corn are 1-2 times higher than that of ordinary corn, and the selenium content is 8-10 times higher. Among the 17 kinds of amino acids it contains, 13 are higher than ordinary corn. But sweet corn contains high sugar content, mostly sucrose, Grape Sugar can easily cause blood sugar to rise. Waxy corn has a high protein content and is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, etc. The amylopectin content is very high and is not suitable for people with diabetes. Old corn has a high crude fiber content and low soluble sugar content, making it a very good choice for people who want to lose weight and have diabetes.