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"Lao Wang, have you heard? Steamed eggs with white sugar can cure diseases!" Uncle Li said excitedly to the old neighbor he had just met.
"What's the disease? So amazing?" Lao Wang looked suspicious.
"That's the one... That one... Oops, I can't remember. Anyway, a lot of people don't know, and the effect is particularly good!" Uncle Li was so anxious that he scratched his head.
"Uncle, don't worry, speak slowly." Zhang Xiaomei, a young girl on the side, interjected, "I'm quite interested, can you tell me in detail?"
Uncle Li's eyes lit up: "Okay, good!" Let's find a place to sit and talk. "
The three of them went to a nearby park bench and sat down. Uncle Li cleared his throat and began to speak:
"It all started last month. My distant relative, Dr. Zhao, suddenly had a strange illness in his son. I was weak, I couldn't eat or sleep, and I couldn't find anything wrong when I went to the hospital for an examination. Seeing that the child is losing weight day by day, Dr. Zhao is so anxious..."
"And then?" Zhang Xiaomei and Lao Wang both listened attentively.
Later, Dr. Zhao happened to see the recipe of steamed eggs with white sugar in an ancient medical book. He had the mentality of trying it out and gave it to his son every day. I didn't expect that in just one week, the child's spirit was much better!"
"Really?" Lao Wang was skeptical.
"It's true! I saw with my own eyes that the child was alive and kicking now. Uncle Li patted his thigh and said.
Zhang Xiaomei thought thoughtfully: "Uncle, do you remember the name of that ancient medical book?"
Uncle Li scratched his head: "This... I didn't ask. However, Dr. Zhao said that this recipe can be traced back to the "Yellow Emperor's Neijing", which is said to be the experience summarized by Qi Bo, a miracle doctor during the Yellow Emperor's period. "
"Oh? "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" is a classic work of traditional Chinese medicine. "I remember that it emphasized the concept of 'yin and yang balance'. Could it be that this recipe is also related to yin and yang?"
Uncle Li nodded: "That's right!" Here's how Dr. Zhao explains. Eggs are flat, nourishing yin and replenishing yang; White sugar is sweet and warm, which can replenish the middle and benefit the qi. The combination of the two happens to reconcile yin and yang and enhance the body's resistance. "
Lao Wang was stunned when he heard this: "So mysterious? What does modern medicine say?"
Zhang Xiaomei smiled: "In fact, modern nutrition can also explain the role of this recipe. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, while sugar provides fast energy. It is indeed a good nutritional supplement for frail patients. "
"Makes sense!" Uncle Li clapped his hands and praised, "I deserve to be a college student, I know a lot." "
Zhang Xiaomei smiled embarrassedly: "I'm just more interested in this aspect." But, uncle, do you remember how this recipe was made?"
Uncle Li puffed up his chest: "I remember this clearly." Take two fresh eggs, beat them into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of sugar and stir well. Then steam over water for about 15 minutes and serve hot. Once a day in the morning and once in the evening for a week, you can see results. "
"Sounds simple." Lao Wang said, "But is this really effective for all diseases?"
Uncle Li shook his head: "That's not true." Dr. Zhao said that this recipe is mainly suitable for people who are deficient in qi and blood and have a weak constitution. For example, symptoms such as long-term fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, and dreams. For some serious diseases, it is still necessary to follow the doctor's instructions. "
Zhang Xiaomei thought thoughtfully: "So, it's more like a dietary therapy method to regulate the body, rather than a prescription for treating specific diseases?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Uncle Li nodded again and again, "That's what Doctor Zhao said too." He also stressed that although the recipe is simple, it also varies from person to person. Diabetics are not suitable for them, and pregnant women should also use with caution. "
Lao Wang suddenly realized: "I understand! It's like we often say 'porridge can nourish the stomach', but it doesn't mean that just drinking porridge can cure stomach problems. "
"That's right!" Zhang Xiaomei agreed, "Traditional diet therapy and modern medicine can actually be combined. The key is to look at it dialectically and not be blindly superstitious. "
Uncle Li smiled and said, "You two are right. That's what my nephew, Nurse Liu, said. She said that steamed eggs with white sugar do have some nutritional value, but they cannot completely replace formal treatment. "
"Nurse Liu?" Lao Wang asked, "Is that the particularly enthusiastic Xiao Liu from the county hospital?" Yes, yes, that's her. Uncle Li nodded and said, "She also gave me a lot of relevant knowledge." "
Zhang Xiaomei's eyes lit up: "Uncle, can you share it with us?" I think it's interesting. "
Uncle Li cleared his throat: "Okay." Xiao Liu said that eggs are rich in lecithin, which is the raw material for making the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This substance is great for improving memory and sleep quality. "
"I know that!" Lao Wang interjected, "When my grandson tonified his brain, the doctor recommended eggs. "
Uncle Li nodded and continued: "Also, the vitelline and zeaxanthin in the egg yolk are very good for protecting the eyes. Especially for the prevention of age-related macular degeneration. "
Zhang Xiaomei thought thoughtfully: "No wonder my grandmother always says that eating eggs is good for the eyes." It turns out that there is really a scientific basis. "
"Not really!" Uncle Li said, "Xiao Liu also said that tryptophan in eggs can promote the secretion of melatonin in the body and help improve sleep. "
Lao Wang asked suspiciously: "What about the sugar?" Is it just providing energy?"
Uncle Li shook his head: "It's not just." Xiao Liu said that the right amount of sugar can stimulate the brain to secrete serotonin, a substance that can make people feel happy and relieve depression. "
"I see!" Zhang Xiaomei suddenly realized, "No wonder some people want to eat sweets when they are in a bad mood."
Uncle Li smiled and said, "That's right! However, Xiao Liu also emphasized that sugar intake should be moderate, too much is not good for the body. "
Zhang Xiaomei nodded: "This explains why many weight loss recipes now include eggs."
"That's right!" "The selenium in eggs has antioxidant effects, which can enhance immunity and may even reduce the risk of certain cancers. "
Uncle Li said in surprise: "I really didn't expect that a small egg would have so many benefits."
Zhang Xiaomei thought thoughtfully: "From this point of view, although the recipe for steaming eggs with white sugar is derived from the ancient theory of traditional Chinese medicine, it is indeed supported by modern science."
"That's right!" Lao Wang said, "Engineer Sun said that many traditional health preservation methods seem simple, but in fact they are in line with the principles of modern nutrition. The key is to look at it scientifically and rationally, and not to be blindly superstitious. "
Uncle Li suddenly realized: "I understand!" This recipe is effective not because it has any magical powers, but because it provides the nutrients that the body needs to help the body regain its health. "
Disclaimer: This article is for reference only, and the medical knowledge described is true and well-founded, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any health problems, please consult a doctor or other
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