Qingming and Guyu, these two solar terms mark the middle and late stages of spring, the temperature gradually rises, the rain increases, and the humidity also increases. At this time, dampness in the body is easy to cause trouble, causing people to experience uncomfortable symptoms such as drowsiness and fatigue, loss of appetite, sticky stool, and edema
Among the many dampness dissipation ingredients, although barley is often mentioned, there is actually a low-key and effective "dampness artifact" - red adzuki beans. Today, I will reveal the secret of the dampness removal effect of red adzuki beans, and share several practical methods to help you get through the dampness troubles, sleep sweetly, reduce the burden on your stomach, and relax!
Red adzuki beans are rich in protein, vitamin B group, potassium, iron and other nutrients, among which saponins, dietary fiber and other components have a significant diuretic effect, can accelerate the discharge of excess water in the body, and effectively alleviate edema caused by excessive moisture.
Red adzuki beans have a flat taste of sweet acid, enter the heart and small intestine meridians, and have the effects of strengthening the spleen and dampness, detoxifying and draining pus. For symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion caused by dampness and spleen and abnormal transportation, red adzuki beans can regulate the function of the spleen and stomach, restore normal water metabolism, and thus improve various discomforts caused by excessive moisture.
The tryptophan in adzuki beans helps synthesize the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is then converted into melatonin, which has a positive effect on regulating sleep and improving sleep quality. Especially for problems such as dreaminess and shallow sleep at night caused by excessive moisture, red adzuki beans can have a certain effect of calming the nerves and helping sleep.
Recommended Recipes:
1. Red adzuki bean and barley porridge
Ingredients: 50 grams of red adzuki beans, 30 grams of barley, 100 grams of rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
(1) Soak the adzuki beans and barley for 2 hours in advance.
(2) Put the soaked adzuki beans and barley into a pot with the washed rice, and add an appropriate amount of water.
(3) After boiling over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer slowly, add rock sugar to taste when the porridge is thick, and cook for a while.
2. Red adzuki bean and winter melon soup
Ingredients: 50 grams of red adzuki beans, 500 grams of winter melon, 3 slices of ginger, salt to taste.
Method:
1. Soak the adzuki beans for 2 hours in advance. Peel and cut the winter melon into cubes, and slice the ginger for later use.
2. Add water to the pot, add red adzuki beans and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Add the winter melon pieces and continue to cook for 15 minutes, until the winter melon is fully ripe, and finally add salt to taste.
3. Red Azuki Bean Mountain Paste
Ingredients: 50 grams of red adzuki beans, 100 grams of yams, 6 red dates, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
① 赤小豆提前浸泡2小时，山药去皮切块，红枣去核。
(2) Put all the ingredients into the soymilk maker or wall breaker, and add an appropriate amount of water.
(3) Choose "rice cereal" or "soy milk" mode to make, add rock sugar and stir well.
From Qingming to Guyu, in the face of moisture infestation, you might as well turn your attention to the low-key and effective red adzuki beans. Whether it is made into porridge, soup or paste, it can give full play to its characteristics of dispelling dampness and reducing swelling, strengthening the spleen and soothing the nerves. Consistent consumption can not only help you get rid of all kinds of discomfort caused by moisture, but also help you sleep sweetly, reduce the burden on your stomach, and enjoy a healthy spring time easily!