Wang Ming (pseudonym) is an office worker, because of his sedentary lifestyle for a long time and poor eating habits, he often feels gastrointestinal discomfort, especially the recent frequent constipation. One day, he came to the TCM Health Center, hoping to get some advice on spring health.
"Hello, I've been constipated lately and feel very uncomfortable, is there anything I can do to improve it?" Wang Ming (pseudonym) asked worriedly.
The TCM physician replied with a smile, "Hello, constipation is indeed very common, especially in modern people's fast-paced life and irregular diet. But don't worry, we can start with diet and try some spring-friendly foods, such as pea sprouts and goji berry sprouts, which can help regulate the stomach and relieve constipation. "
Hearing this, Wang Ming's (pseudonym) eyes lit up, and then asked, "Then how should I eat?"
The TCM physician explains with a smile, "You can try stir-frying pea sprouts or boiling soup with goji berries, these methods are very simple and delicious. At the same time, increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits in moderation and drinking more water can also help the intestines to smooth and relieve constipation. "
Wang Ming (pseudonym) suddenly became enlightened after hearing this, and he decided to go home and try the advice given to him by the Chinese medicine practitioner, looking forward to getting rid of constipation and welcoming a healthier spring life.
01 The impact of diet on health
Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, people's eating habits have gradually deviated from the traditional concept of health, and many undesirable trends have emerged. Excessive greasy, high-calorie, high-salt and other bad eating habits have become the main source of gastrointestinal problems in modern people. Studies have shown that excessive fat intake can increase the burden on the intestines, an overly salty diet can cause water retention in the body, and excessive calorie intake can easily lead to obesity and indigestion.
According to the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, a reasonable diet can not only provide the nutrients needed by the body, but also regulate the function of the internal organs and maintain the balance of yin and yang. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "eating modestly", that is, through a reasonable diet and a controlled amount of food, to achieve the purpose of preventing diseases and regulating the stomach and intestines.
Therefore, from a medical point of view, adjusting poor eating habits is essential to improve gastrointestinal problems. Through scientific and reasonable diet and appropriate dietary moderation, the occurrence of gastrointestinal problems such as constipation and stomach pain can be effectively prevented and alleviated. At the same time, it can also improve the body's immunity and enhance the body's resistance, so as to achieve overall health.
02 pea sprouts
1. Nutritional value
Pea sprouts, also known as pea sprouts, pea tips, dragon's mustard, etc., not only have a fragrant taste, a fresh and tender texture, but also rich in nutrients, and are known as "intestinal mops". According to the cognition of traditional Chinese medicine, pea sprouts have a sweet and cold taste, enter the spleen and stomach meridians, and have the effects of strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, facilitating urination, and aiding digestion. Therefore, regular consumption of pea sprouts can improve gastrointestinal problems such as weak spleen and stomach, poor urination, and indigestion, and also has a certain effect on relieving constipation and preventing bowel cancer.
In addition, pea sprouts are rich in vitamin C and carotene, which can not only help break down carcinogens such as nitrosamines and prevent the occurrence of cancer, but also promote intestinal peristalsis, keep stools smooth and prevent constipation. At the same time, pea sprouts are also relatively low in calories, making them ideal for those looking to keep their weight under control.
2. Preparation of pea sprouts
Ingredients: pea sprouts, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, peanut oil.
Method: Heat the oil in the pot, add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add the washed pea sprouts, stir-fry over high heat until broken, and finally sprinkle in an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
03 枸杞芽
1. Nutritional value
Goji bud, also known as wolfberry leaves, is the tender stem and leaf part of wolfberry, known as "earth fairy seedling". Especially in spring, when Yang Qi gradually grows, and the body's liver Qi is also rising, eating wolfberry sprouts at this time helps to clear away liver heat, dredge the accumulated heat caused by the imbalance of yin and yang in winter, help Yang Qi rise, and help regulate the uncomfortable symptoms caused by excessive liver qi in spring.
Modern studies have shown that wolfberry leaves are rich in nutrients such as betaine, pics, and vitamin C, which have a certain prevention and treatment effect on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etc. In addition, wolfberry sprouts are also rich in dietary fiber, and regular consumption can promote intestinal peristalsis, keep stool smooth, and prevent constipation.
2. How to make wolfberry leaf pork liver soup
Ingredients: 50 grams of wolfberry leaves, 200 grams of pork liver, 40 grams of mulberry leaves, appropriate amount of salt and cooking oil.
Method:
Cut the pork liver into thin slices, season with soybean flour, then fry in an oil pan, shovel out and set aside.
After washing the wolfberry leaves and mulberry leaves, put them in the pot, then add an appropriate amount of water, put in the fried pork liver after boiling, and simmer for half an hour.
Add an appropriate amount of salt to taste and serve.
While enjoying the food, we should also keep in mind the health concept of Chinese medicine and maintain a controlled and balanced diet. Rational combination of ingredients, control the amount of food, and keep the intestines smooth will help maintain good health. In addition, participating in physical exercise and maintaining good lifestyle habits are also important factors in maintaining health.
I hope that every reader can welcome a beautiful and healthy new season through scientific and reasonable diet and healthy lifestyle in the spring health regimen!