Yam is a common vegetable that is also known as baby ginseng because it is highly nutritious and easy to digest. Yam is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, which is suitable for spleen deficiency syndrome, lung deficiency syndrome, kidney yin deficiency syndrome, kidney qi deficiency syndrome, thirst deficiency syndrome and other conditions. However, there are some taboo pairings that need to be paid attention to when consuming yams, otherwise it may have health effects.
1. Yams are not suitable for consumption with persimmons
Persimmons contain a lot of tannic acid, and yams are rich in amylase. If the two are consumed together, it will cause amylase to fail to break down tannin properly, forming a substance that is not easily digestible, which can lead to indigestion.
Therefore, it is better not to consume persimmons while consuming yams, or at least at intervals to avoid adverse reactions.
Second, yam is also not suitable for rape oneto serve
Rape contains a lot of vitamin C, while yam contains a substance called "oxidase". If the two are eaten together, the oxidase enzyme destroys vitamin C, making it impossible for the body to absorb and utilize.
Therefore, it is best not to consume rape while consuming yams, or at least at intervals to ensure that the body can fully absorb the nutrients in yams.
Third, yam is not suitable eitherServe with carp
Carp is rich in protein, while yam contains a substance called "amylase". If the two are eaten together, amylase will break down the protein in the carp, affecting its nutritional value.
Therefore, it is best not to consume carp while consuming yams, or at least at intervals to ensure that the body can fully absorb the nutrients in yams.
Fourth, yams are not suitable eitherServe with gansui
Gansui is a Chinese herbal medicine that has a laxative effect. Yam is a kind of tonic food, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, invigorating qi and nourishing yin.
If the two are consumed together, the yam will affect the efficacy of Gansui, causing it to not fully exert its laxative effect.
Therefore, while consuming yams, it is best not to consume gansui, or at least at intervals to avoid adverse reactions.
Fifth, the yam is not suitable yetServe with pork liver
Pork liver contains a lot of vitamin C, while yam contains a substance called "oxidase". If the two are eaten together, the oxidase enzyme will destroy the vitamin C in the pig liver, causing it to be unable to be absorbed and utilized by the body.
In addition, pork liver also contains a large amount of copper ions, which, when combined with the proteins in yams, form indigestible substances, which can lead to indigestion.
Therefore, while consuming yams, it is best not to consume pork liver, or at least to wait for a while to ensure that the body can fully absorb the nutrients in the yams.
Summary: Although yam is a nutritious vegetable, there are some taboo pairings that need to be paid attention to when eating. Otherwise, there may be health implications.
In order to ensure that the body can fully absorb the nutrients in the yam, it is recommended to avoid eating the yam with the above-mentioned foods as much as possible, or at least at intervals for a while.
At the same time, when cooking yams, you should also pay attention to controlling the heat and time to keep the nutrients of the yams from being destroyed.