Today, I would like to talk to you about the treasure of the sea that we often see at our dinner tables, but we may have overlooked its true value - kelp. Did you know that kelp isn't just a low-calorie delicacy, it's a great gift for health. Rich in iodine and dietary fiber, kelp has many benefits for our body, from regulating thyroid function to promoting intestinal health.
Especially after we have experienced a festive meal, the body will inevitably feel heavy, and this is when kelp is particularly important. But kelp alone may have limited benefits, and when we pair it with a few specific ingredients to make soups, their benefits are magnified. For example, it can help us promote intestinal health, aid digestion and remove body oil, and keep us light even after the holidays.
So, how exactly should kombu be paired to get the most out of it? Next, I'll delve into these amazing nutrients of kombu and how we can combine them with other ingredients to make a bowl of soup that is both delicious and healthy. Let's look forward to how to use a simple bowl of kelp soup to give your body a gentle treatment after the festival!
Ingredient A: Red beans
Let's start with red beans. This seemingly ordinary little bean is actually a big expert. Red beans are rich in protein and dietary fiber, which can not only provide us with rich nutrients, but also help to diuretic and reduce swelling and remove excess water from the body. Especially for friends who often feel heavy and swollen, red beans can help you easily solve these problems and make you feel as light as a swallow.
Kelp and red bean soup
This kelp and red bean soup is a soup with both delicious and healthy effects, using the diuretic and swelling effect of red beans and the intestinal cleansing effect of kelp to help remove excess water and toxins from the body, which is very suitable for conditioning the body after the holiday.
Steps:
Put the soaked kombu and soaked red beans in a pot and add water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour until the red beans are cooked through.
Add salt to taste to taste.
After the heat is turned off, it can be eaten immediately, which is suitable for detoxification after the holiday.
Material B: Yam
Let's talk about yams, a frequent visitor to this health care world. Yam not only has a soft and waxy taste, but also is rich in mucus protein and a variety of trace elements, which can effectively strengthen the spleen and stomach and enhance the function of the digestive system. For indigestion that may occur after a festive meal, yam is a good choice. It is gentle yet effective and helps our gastrointestinal tract absorb and digest food better, leaving your gut healthy and digesting smoothly.
Kelp yam porridge
Kelp Yam Porridge combines the spleen and stomach strengthening effects of yam with the fat reduction effect of kelp to make a bowl of gentle and nourishing porridge that is suitable for both breakfast and dinner, helping to improve digestion and promote intestinal health.
Steps:
Put the cleaned millet into a pot and add an appropriate amount of water.
Once the heat is boiling, add the kelp and yam cubes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the millet is cooked and the yam is soft and glutinous.
Finally, add salt to taste, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and enjoy the nourishing yam and kelp porridge.
Ingredient C: Mung beans
Finally, we can't forget about mung beans. In the hot summer, mung bean soup is a must-have drink for almost every family. Mung beans not only have a sweet taste, but also have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and helping to cleanse the body of oil. For those of us who inevitably consume too much fat during the holiday season, mung beans can help us remove oil from our bodies, reduce the burden on our bodies, and keep your body light while enjoying delicious food.
Kelp mung bean soup
Combining the heat-clearing and detoxifying effects of mung beans and the fat-reducing effects of kelp, kelp mung bean soup is especially suitable for eating after greasy holiday meals to help cleanse the body of oil and reduce the burden on the body.
Steps:
Put the soaked kombu and mung beans in a pot and add water.
After bringing to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 40 minutes until the mung beans are cooked through.
Add rock sugar or honey to sweeten according to personal taste.
Cook until the mung beans are fully cooked and the kelp is soft, then turn off the heat and the preparation is complete.
The celebration of the holiday season is always inseparable from a hearty meal, and while these delicacies bring us satisfaction, they can also bring some burden to our body. At this time, kelp, a master of fat loss in nature, can show its skills. Through its perfect combination with red beans, yams, and mung beans, we can not only enjoy the deliciousness, but also help the body to clean up the accumulated oil, maintain the health of the intestines, and make it easy for us to maintain a good physical condition after the holidays.
So, dear friends, the next time you feel heavy after a festive meal, try these healthy recipes with kelp. Not only can they help you cleanse your intestines and scrape oil, but they can also add points to your health, so that you can enjoy your food while also having a healthier, lighter body.