After autumn, the weather gradually dries, and many people are prone to symptoms such as constipation and fire. Especially during the season of climate change, the body loses water quickly and the digestive system is also easily affected. In order to maintain good health, it is especially important to regulate your diet. Bananas are known to be considered good laxatives due to their rich dietary fiber, but there are other ingredients that are especially suitable for consumption in autumn, not only for effective laxatives, but also to help cleanse the intestines and detoxify and maintain intestinal health.
1. Prunes
Prunes are a fruit rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants. The soluble dietary fiber rich in prunes can help increase the volume of stool, thereby promoting intestinal peristalsis and improving constipation. In addition, the natural sorbitol contained in prunes has a moisturizing effect, which can help soften stools and relieve intestinal pressure.
Serving suggestion: You can eat a few prunes in moderation every day, especially after meals or as a small snack. Not only does it replenish the body with vitamins, but it also boosts digestion. Eating prunes on an empty stomach in the morning is especially effective, helping to clear stools and keep the intestines open.
2. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, and minerals. Dietary fiber promotes intestinal motility and aids bowel movements, while pumpkin's low-calorie properties make it a food choice for many people during weight loss. Pumpkin is unique in that it contains a large amount of pectin, a substance that can absorb toxins in the intestines and help excrete them from the body, while also protecting the gastric mucosa, making it suitable for people with sensitive stomachs.
Recommended recipe: pumpkin balls
Ingredients: 300 grams of pumpkin, 100 grams of glutinous rice flour, appropriate amount of sugar, 50 ml of milk, 2 spoons of brown sugar, appropriate amount of chopped red dates, 2 spoons of instant oats.
Here's how:
1. Peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces, put it in a steamer and steam it for about 15 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft; Remove the steamed pumpkin and puree it with a spoon.
2. Add glutinous rice flour, sugar and milk to the pumpkin puree, stir well and knead into a smooth dough; Roll the dough into the shape of a ball-sized ball, and set aside.
3. Put the brown sugar into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water to boil, then add the crushed red dates and instant oats; Once boiling, put the pumpkin balls in a pot and simmer over low heat until the balls float, about 5 minutes.
Pumpkin balls are a nutritious dessert, not only sweet and soft in taste, but also a combination of pumpkin's dietary fiber and glutinous rice's sticky taste, plus the sweetness of brown sugar and red dates, which can help moisten the intestines and laxative. The addition of milk also enriches the taste and makes the meatballs more smooth, especially suitable for autumn consumption, which not only satisfies the appetite, but also achieves the effect of cleansing and detoxifying.
3. Artemisia chrysanthemum - a green vegetable that clears heat and moistens the intestines
Artemisia chrysanthemum is a green leafy vegetable with high nutritional value, which contains a lot of vitamin C, vitamin A and rich dietary fiber. Artemisia chrysanthemum is characterized by clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the intestines and laxative, especially suitable for eating in the dry climate of autumn. The chrysanthemum has a fragrant taste with a unique chrysanthemum aroma, which not only promotes digestion, but also regulates gastrointestinal function and prevents constipation.
Recommended recipe: Garlic chrysanthemum
Ingredients: 300 grams of chrysanthemum, 3 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of vegetable oil.
Detailed instructions:
1. Pick and wash the chrysanthemum first, drain and set aside; Peel the garlic and cut into minced garlic.
2. Heat the pan with cold oil, add minced garlic and stir-fry until golden brown and fragrant; Put the chrysanthemum into the pot, stir-fry quickly over high heat, add a little salt to taste, fry until the chrysanthemum becomes soft and green in color, and immediately remove from the pot and serve on a plate.
Garlic chrysanthemum not only maintains the natural fragrance of chrysanthemum, but also blends the rich aroma of minced garlic. The time of stir-frying chrysanthemum should not be too long, so as not to lose its unique crisp and tender taste. This dish is not only simple to operate, but also rich in fiber, which can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis, clear away heat and detoxify, and moisten the intestines. As a standing dish on the autumn table, garlic chrysanthemum can not only satisfy the taste buds, but also regulate the stomach and easily prevent constipation.
In autumn, through a reasonable diet, it can not only improve the common problems in autumn such as constipation and irritation, but also help the body detoxify, promote metabolism and enhance immunity. I hope that through this article, everyone can eat more of these "laxative kings" in autumn, so that the body can stay relaxed and comfortable, and welcome a healthy and comfortable autumn.
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